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strengthen bonds

[/ˈstreŋθən bɒndz/]
verb phrase
fortalecer laços
1. to make relationships, connections, or ties stronger and more secure
The team-building activities helped strengthen bonds between colleagues.
As atividades de integração ajudaram a fortalecer laços entre os colegas.
2. to increase trust and mutual understanding in a relationship
Regular communication can strengthen bonds in a marriage.
A comunicação regular pode fortalecer laços em um casamento.
3. to solidify connections between groups, nations, or organizations
The trade agreement aims to strengthen bonds between the two countries.
O acordo comercial visa fortalecer laços entre os dois países.
Synonyms
deepen relationshipssolidify tiesreinforce connectionsbuild stronger relationshipscement bonds
Antonyms
weaken bondsbreak tiessever connectionsdamage relationshipsstrain relations

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
fortalecer laços
most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
fortalecer laços / estreitar relacionamentos
both expressions used commonly in Rio
São Paulo
fortalecer laços / consolidar relacionamentos
business and formal contexts prefer 'consolidar'
Portugal
reforçar laços / estreitar relações
Portuguese Portuguese may use 'reforçar' more frequently

Related Idioms & Phrases

tie the knot
build bridges
mend fences
patch things up
seal the deal
close ranks
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