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supportive assistance

[/səˈpɔːrtɪv əˈsɪstəns/]
nounpl: supportive assistances
assistência de apoio
1. Help or aid provided with the intent to encourage, strengthen, or sustain someone emotionally, physically, or professionally
The therapist offered supportive assistance to help the patient cope with their anxiety.
O terapeuta ofereceu assistência de apoio para ajudar o paciente a lidar com sua ansiedade.
2. Practical help given to enable someone to achieve a goal or overcome a challenge
The mentor provided supportive assistance throughout the project completion.
O mentor forneceu assistência de apoio durante toda a conclusão do projeto.
Synonyms
supportaidhelping handbackingencouragementassistancefacilitation
Antonyms
obstructionhindranceoppositionresistancediscouragement

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
assistência de apoio
Standard term used across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
ajuda de apoio
More colloquial alternative
São Paulo
assistência de apoio
Formal term commonly used in business contexts
Portugal
assistência de apoio
European Portuguese equivalent

Related Idioms & Phrases

a shoulder to lean on
lend a hand
give someone a boost
stand by someone
back someone up
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