zeal
Nouns
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(n) a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)
- they were imbued with a revolutionary ardor
- he felt a kind of religious zeal
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(n) excessive fervor to do something or accomplish some end
- he had an absolute zeal for litigation
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(n) prompt willingness
- 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