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English to English noun
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a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause) |  | Example: they were imbued with a revolutionary ardor
he felt a kind of religious zeal
source: wordnet30
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excessive fervor to do something or accomplish some end | | Example: he had an absolute zeal for litigation
source: wordnet30
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prompt willingness | | Example: readiness to continue discussions
they showed no eagerness to spread the gospel
they disliked his zeal in demonstrating his superiority
he tried to explain his forwardness in battle
source: wordnet30
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Passionate ardor in the pursuit of anything; eagerness in favor of a person or cause; ardent and active interest; engagedness; enthusiasm; fervor. | | source: webster1913 verb
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To be zealous. | | source: webster1913
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