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demonstrate willingness

[/ˈdemənstreɪt ˈwɪlɪŋnəs/]
verb phrase
demonstrar disposição
1. To show or make clear one's readiness or desire to do something
She demonstrated willingness to learn new skills by enrolling in evening classes.
Ela demonstrou disposição em aprender novas habilidades ao se inscrever em aulas noturnas.
2. To exhibit a cooperative or positive attitude toward a proposal or task
The team demonstrated willingness to work overtime to meet the deadline.
O time demonstrou disposição em trabalhar horas extras para cumprir o prazo.
Synonyms
show willingnessdisplay eagernessexhibit readinessprove cooperationmanifest desire
Antonyms
demonstrate reluctanceshow unwillingnessexhibit resistancedisplay hesitationprove obstinacy

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
demonstrar disposição
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
demonstrar boa vontade
Alternative form emphasizing goodwill
Rio de Janeiro
mostrar disposição
More casual variant
Portugal
demonstrar disponibilidade
Often emphasizes availability alongside willingness

Related Idioms & Phrases

show willing
put one's best foot forward
go the extra mile
demonstrate good faith
put one's hand up
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