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exhibit enthusiasm

[ɪɡˈzɪbɪt ɛnˈθuːziæzəm]
verb phrase
demonstrar entusiasmo
1. to display or show enthusiasm; to manifest keen interest or eagerness about something
The students exhibited enthusiasm when learning about the new project.
Os alunos demonstraram entusiasmo ao aprender sobre o novo projeto.
2. to reveal one's excitement or passion openly and visibly
She exhibited great enthusiasm for the upcoming trip.
Ela mostrou grande entusiasmo pela viagem que se aproximava.
NYC Slang
get hyped about something; show hype
Synonyms
show enthusiasmdisplay enthusiasmmanifest enthusiasmexpress eagernessreveal passion
Antonyms
hide enthusiasmconceal eagernesssuppress enthusiasmshow apathydisplay indifference

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
demonstrar entusiasmo
most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
mostrar entusiasmo
colloquial variant
São Paulo
demonstrar/exibir entusiasmo
formal and informal usage
Portugal
demonstrar entusiasmo
standard Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

wear one's heart on one's sleeve
jump up and down with joy
be over the moon
show one's true colors
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