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demonstrate enthusiasm

[/ˈdemənstreɪt ɪnˈθuːziæzəm/]
verb phrase
demonstrar entusiasmo
1. to show or display keen interest, excitement, or eagerness about something
She demonstrated enthusiasm for the new project during the meeting.
Ela demonstrou entusiasmo pelo novo projeto durante a reunião.
2. to exhibit visible signs of passion or zeal toward a person, idea, or activity
The team demonstrated enthusiasm by working late into the evening.
O time demonstrou entusiasmo trabalhando até tarde da noite.
NYC Slang
show your hype / bring the energy
Synonyms
show enthusiasmdisplay eagernessexhibit passionexpress excitementmanifest keennessevince zeal
Antonyms
show apathydisplay indifferenceexhibit disinterestdemonstrate reluctanceshow disengagement

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
demonstrar entusiasmo
standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
mostrar entusiasmo
more colloquial alternative
São Paulo
demonstrar entusiasmo
formal business and academic contexts
Portugal
demonstrar entusiasmo
standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

with bells on
wear your heart on your sleeve
jump at the chance
light up
burst with excitement
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