confidently say

/ˈkɒnfɪdəntli seɪ/
phraseIntermediate express with certainty
informal

To express something with assurance and self-assurance

He confidently said he could finish the task by Friday.

He expressed with certainty that he could finish the task by Friday.

The CEO confidently said the company would recover from the crisis.

The CEO expressed with assurance that the company would recover from the crisis.

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Often used to emphasize the speaker's certainty or conviction in their statement.

Related Phrases

speak confidentlyphrase
to talk with assurance
say with certaintyphrase
to express something without doubt

💡Pro Tip

Emphasizing Confidence

Use 'confidently say' to highlight the speaker's strong belief in what they are stating.

Gold Rule

Context Matters

While 'confidently say' can be used in formal settings, it is more common in informal or persuasive contexts.

📖Word Origin

Combination of 'confidently' (with confidence) and 'say' (to express in words).

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to emphasize the speaker's confidence in their statement.

Word Breakdown

confidently
with confidence
adverb
+
say
to express in words
verb
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