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strengthen confidence

[/ˈstreŋθən ˈkɒnfɪdəns/]
verb phrase
fortalecer a confiança
1. to make confidence stronger, more solid, or more resilient; to increase trust or belief in something or someone
The company's transparent communication helped strengthen confidence among investors.
A comunicação transparente da empresa ajudou a fortalecer a confiança entre os investidores.
2. to reinforce or boost someone's self-assurance or belief in their abilities
Regular positive feedback can strengthen confidence in students.
O feedback positivo regular pode fortalecer a confiança nos estudantes.
Synonyms
build confidenceboost confidenceincrease confidencereinforce confidenceenhance trustsolidify trust
Antonyms
undermine confidenceweaken confidenceerode trustdiminish confidenceshake confidence

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
fortalecer a confiança
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
fortalecer a confiança
commonly used in business contexts
Rio de Janeiro
fortalecer a confiança
standard usage
Portugal
reforçar a confiança
alternative form more common in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

restore confidence
inspire confidence
gain confidence
have confidence in someone
break someone's confidence
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