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sustained help

[səˈsteɪnd help]
noun phrase
ajuda contínua
1. Ongoing, continuous assistance or support provided over an extended period of time
The organization provides sustained help to families in need throughout the year.
A organização oferece ajuda contínua às famílias necessitadas ao longo do ano.
2. Consistent aid that is maintained and not interrupted
Sustained help from the government ensures that homeless individuals have access to shelter.
A ajuda contínua do governo garante que os indivíduos sem abrigo tenham acesso a abrigo.
Synonyms
continuous supportongoing assistanceconsistent aidlong-term helppersistent support
Antonyms
temporary helpintermittent assistancesporadic aidone-time help

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ajuda contínua
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
ajuda permanente
Often used interchangeably with ajuda contínua
São Paulo
apoio sustentado
More formal/technical usage
Portugal
ajuda sustentada
Literal translation, formal usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

lend a hand
give someone a leg up
see someone through
be there for someone
stand by someone
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