potencializar

Senses

1. 1.

   to enhance, to potentiate, to boost

   to increase the power, effect, or potential of something

2. 2.

   to maximize, to leverage

   to make the most of something's capabilities or opportunities

Examples

• "O exercício físico potencializa os efeitos da dieta."

  Physical exercise enhances the effects of the diet.

• "A empresa está buscando potencializar seus resultados através de novas estratégias de marketing."

  The company is seeking to maximize its results through new marketing strategies.

• "Esse medicamento pode potencializar os efeitos do álcool."

  This medication can potentiate the effects of alcohol.

Usage

Common in business, medical, and self-improvement contexts. Often used with abstract nouns like 'resultados' (results), 'efeitos' (effects), 'capacidades' (capabilities). The reflexive form 'potencializar-se' means to reach one's full potential.