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show certainty

[/ʃoʊ ˈsɜrtn̩ti/]
verb phrase
demonstrar certeza
1. to display or express confidence and assurance about something; to make evident one's conviction or sureness about a matter
She showed certainty in her decision despite the criticism.
Ela demonstrou certeza em sua decisão apesar das críticas.
2. to exhibit clear, unmistakable signs of being sure or confident
His steady voice showed certainty about the project's success.
Sua voz firme mostrava certeza sobre o sucesso do projeto.
Synonyms
demonstrate confidenceexpress assurancedisplay convictionshow confidencemanifest sureness
Antonyms
show doubtexpress uncertaintydisplay hesitationshow indecisionmanifest doubt

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
demonstrar certeza
most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
mostrar certeza
more informal variant
Portugal
demonstrar segurança
common European Portuguese variant

Related Idioms & Phrases

speak with certainty
act with certainty
say with certainty
know for certain
without a doubt
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