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exhibit eagerness

[ɪɡˈzɪbɪt ˈiːɡərnəs]
verb phrase
demonstrar entusiasmo
1. to show or display keen interest, enthusiasm, or keen desire to do something
She exhibited eagerness to learn new skills.
Ela demonstrou entusiasmo em aprender novas habilidades.
2. to reveal or manifest visible signs of enthusiasm and willingness
The team exhibited eagerness to win the championship.
O time demonstrou entusiasmo em vencer o campeonato.
NYC Slang
show mad hype
Synonyms
show enthusiasmdisplay keennessmanifest interestdemonstrate willingnessevince desire
Antonyms
show indifferencedisplay reluctancemanifest disinterestexhibit apathy

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
demonstrar entusiasmo
most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
mostrar animação
colloquial variation
São Paulo
demonstrar interesse
formal business context
Portugal
manifestar entusiasmo
more formal European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

bite off more than one can chew with eagerness
wear one's heart on one's sleeve
be chomping at the bit
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