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inspire confidence

[/ɪnˈspaɪər ˈkɒnfɪdəns/]
verb phrase
inspirar confiança
1. to cause someone to feel trust, belief, or faith in something or someone
The new CEO's transparent communication style inspires confidence in the company's future.
O estilo de comunicação transparente do novo CEO inspira confiança no futuro da empresa.
2. to generate a sense of security or assurance
Her years of experience inspire confidence among the patients.
Seus anos de experiência inspiram confiança entre os pacientes.
Synonyms
instill confidencebuild trustgenerate faithcreate assurancefoster belief
Antonyms
undermine confidenceerode trustshake faithcast doubtinspire doubt

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
inspirar confiança
most common usage
São Paulo
inspirar confiança
standard formal usage
Portugal
inspirar confiança
standard usage, sometimes 'infundir confiança'

Related Idioms & Phrases

instill confidence
win someone's trust
gain someone's confidence
earn credibility
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