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exhibit keenness

[ɪɡˈzɪbɪt ˈkiːnnəs]
verb phrase
demonstrar entusiasmo
1. to display or show eagerness, enthusiasm, or sharp interest in something
She exhibited keenness to participate in the project.
Ela demonstrou entusiasmo em participar do projeto.
2. to manifest keen interest or acute perception about a matter
The detective exhibited keenness in solving the mystery.
O detetive demonstrou perspicácia ao resolver o mistério.
Synonyms
show enthusiasmdisplay eagernessmanifest interestdemonstrate zealshow keen interest
Antonyms
show indifferencedisplay apathyexhibit disinterestshow reluctance

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
demonstrar entusiasmo; mostrar interesse aguçado
commonly used in formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
demonstrar entusiasmo; exibir interesse
preferred in business and professional settings
Rio de Janeiro
demonstrar entusiasmo; mostrar interesse
common in everyday speech
Portugal
demonstrar entusiasmo; exibir interesse aguçado
used in formal Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

show one's true colors
wear one's heart on one's sleeve
demonstrate one's mettle
let one's enthusiasm shine through
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