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increase self-assurance

[ɪnˈkris self əˈʃʊrəns]
verb phrase
aumentar a autoconfiança
1. to make someone feel more confident and secure in their abilities or worth
Taking a public speaking course helped increase her self-assurance.
Fazer um curso de falar em público ajudou a aumentar sua autoconfiança.
2. to build up one's belief in oneself and one's capabilities
Regular exercise can increase self-assurance and overall well-being.
O exercício regular pode aumentar a autoconfiança e o bem-estar geral.
NYC Slang
boost your game / get more swagger / level up your confidence
Synonyms
boost confidenceenhance self-esteembuild self-confidencestrengthen convictionfortify self-belief
Antonyms
decrease confidenceundermine self-esteemerode self-assurancediminish self-belief

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
aumentar a autoconfiança
most commonly used term across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
aumentar a segurança em si mesmo
alternative phrasing emphasizing self-security
São Paulo
elevar a autoconfiança
variant using 'elevar' instead of 'aumentar'
Portugal
aumentar a confiança em si próprio
uses 'si próprio' following European Portuguese conventions

Related Idioms & Phrases

build confidence from the ground up
find one's footing
stand tall
walk with your head held high
put your best foot forward
gain ground
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