develop assurance

[dɪˈvɛləp əˈʃʊrəns]
verb phrase
desenvolver confiança
1. to gradually build or establish confidence in oneself or in a particular skill or ability
Through practice and positive feedback, she began to develop assurance in her public speaking abilities.
Através da prática e do feedback positivo, ela começou a desenvolver confiança em suas habilidades de falar em público.
2. to gain confidence or certainty about something over time
The team worked together to develop assurance that the project would succeed.
A equipe trabalhou junta para desenvolver certeza de que o projeto teria sucesso.
3. in professional contexts, to build confidence in the quality or reliability of a process, product, or service
The company conducted audits to develop assurance among investors regarding financial controls.
A empresa conduziu auditorias para desenvolver confiança entre os investidores quanto aos controles financeiros.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, 'develop assurance' is frequently used in educational, professional, and personal development settings. In Brazil, it reflects the cultural emphasis on personal growth (desenvolvimento pessoal) and is commonly heard in coaching, training, and mentoring environments. The concept relates to the broader idea of 'empowerment' and self-improvement that resonates strongly in contemporary Latin American business culture.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
build confidencegain confidencefoster assurancecultivate self-assuranceestablish certainty
Antonyms / Antônimos
undermine confidencediminish assuranceweaken resolvefoster doubt

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
desenvolver confiança
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
desenvolver confiança / ganhar confiança
Both expressions are commonly used in business and professional contexts
Rio de Janeiro
desenvolver confiança
Common in both formal and informal speech
Portugal
desenvolver segurança / ganhar confiança
Portuguese speakers may prefer 'segurança' in some contexts

Related Words

confidenceself-assuranceassurancecertaintytrustreliance

Related Idioms & Phrases

gain one's confidence
build up confidence
come into one's own
find one's feet
come of age
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