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assert with confidence

[əˈsɜːrt wɪð ˈkɒnfɪdəns]
verb phrase
afirmar com confiança
1. to state or declare something firmly and with certainty, without doubt or hesitation
She asserted with confidence that she would win the competition.
Ela afirmou com confiança que ganharia a competição.
2. to express one's opinion or position in a bold and assured manner
He asserted with confidence his position on the matter during the meeting.
Ele afirmou com confiança sua posição sobre o assunto durante a reunião.
NYC Slang
stand on it
Synonyms
state with certaintydeclare firmlyaffirm boldlymaintain confidentlyinsist with assurance
Antonyms
deny hesitantlyquestion doubtfullyexpress uncertaintydispute weakly

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
afirmar com confiança
most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
afirmar com segurança
alternative with 'segurança' (security/safety)
Rio de Janeiro
afirmar com firmeza
emphasis on firmness and determination
Portugal
assegurar com confiança
Portuguese variant using 'assegurar'

Related Idioms & Phrases

speak with conviction
lay down the law
put one's foot down
wear one's heart on one's sleeve
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