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tonificar

[to.ni.fi.ˈkaɾ]
verb
to tone, to invigorate, to strengthen
1. To give tone or firmness to muscles or skin through exercise or treatment
Regular exercise helps tonify your muscles.
O exercício regular ajuda a tonificar seus músculos.
2. To invigorate, strengthen, or give vigor to something
The vacation tonified his spirit.
As férias tonificaram seu espírito.
3. In medicine or health contexts, to restore normal tone to tissues or organs
This cream tonifies the skin.
Este creme tonifica a pele.
Synonyms
fortalecervigorizarrevigorarenrijecerrevigorar
Antonyms
enfraquecerdebilitarafrouxar

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tonificar
standard usage in fitness and beauty contexts
São Paulo
tonificar
common in gym and wellness industry
Portugal
tonificar
standard usage, often seen in cosmetic and medical contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

tonificar os músculos
tonificar a pele
tonificar o corpo
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