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express certainty

[ɪkˈspres ˈsɜrtnti]
verb phrase
expressar certeza
1. To state or communicate with confidence that something is definitely true or will definitely happen
She expressed certainty that the project would be completed on time.
Ela expressou certeza de que o projeto seria concluído no prazo.
2. To convey conviction or assurance about something without doubt
He expressed certainty about his decision to accept the job offer.
Ele expressou certeza sobre sua decisão de aceitar a oferta de emprego.
Synonyms
assert with confidencestate with assurancedeclare with convictionaffirm confidentlyavow certainty
Antonyms
express doubtexpress uncertaintyexpress hesitationexpress skepticism

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
expressar certeza
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
expressar certeza
Standard usage in business and formal contexts
Portugal
expressar certeza
Standard European Portuguese equivalent

Related Idioms & Phrases

express certainty that
express absolute certainty
express moral certainty
with certainty
beyond a shadow of a doubt
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