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demonstrate eagerness

[/ˈdɛmənstreɪt ˈiːɡərnəs/]
verb phrase
demonstrar entusiasmo
1. to show or display keen interest, enthusiasm, or willingness to do something
She demonstrated eagerness to learn new skills during the training program.
Ela demonstrou entusiasmo em aprender novas habilidades durante o programa de treinamento.
2. to manifest enthusiasm or keen desire through actions or words
The candidate demonstrated eagerness by arriving early for the interview.
O candidato demonstrou entusiasmo chegando cedo para a entrevista.
NYC Slang
show you're hungry for it
Synonyms
show enthusiasmdisplay willingnessexhibit interestmanifest keen desireexpress enthusiasm
Antonyms
demonstrate reluctanceshow indifferencedisplay apathymanifest disinterest

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
demonstrar entusiasmo
most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
demonstrar animação
alternative colloquial expression
Rio de Janeiro
mostrar disposição
informal variation
Portugal
demonstrar vontade
European Portuguese preference

Related Idioms & Phrases

eagerness to please
keen as mustard
raring to go
show one's hand
wear one's heart on one's sleeve
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