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zeal
noun
A feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)
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ziːl
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noun
A feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)
“They were imbued with a revolutionary ardor”
noun
Excessive fervor to do something or accomplish some end
“He had an absolute zeal for litigation”
noun
Prompt willingness
“Readiness to continue discussions”
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They were imbued with a revolutionary ardor
He felt a kind of religious zeal
He had an absolute zeal for litigation
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
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