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strengthen power

[/ˈstreŋθən ˈpaʊər/]
verb phrase
fortalecer o poder
1. to make power, authority, or influence more robust, effective, or dominant
The new legislation aims to strengthen power in the executive branch.
A nova legislação visa fortalecer o poder no ramo executivo.
2. to increase the capacity or capability of an entity to exert control or influence
Economic growth can strengthen power of a nation on the global stage.
O crescimento econômico pode fortalecer o poder de uma nação no cenário global.
Synonyms
consolidate powerincrease authorityenhance influencereinforce controlempower
Antonyms
weaken powerdiminish authorityundermine controlreduce influence

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
fortalecer o poder
standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
fortalecer o poder / reforçar a autoridade
common in political discourse
São Paulo
fortalecer o poder / consolidar o poder
used in business and political contexts
Portugal
reforçar o poder / fortalecer a autoridade
standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

consolidate one's grip on power
tighten one's hold on power
wield more power
gain ground
build up authority
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