Eagerness: alternatives and connections

Heat, in a literal sense; as, the ardor of the sun's rays.

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Ardor inspired by passion or enthusiasm.

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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.

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Inspiration as if by a divine or superhuman power; ecstasy; hence, a conceit of divine possession and revelation, or of being directly subject to som…

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The quality or state of being willing; free choice or consent of the will; freedom from reluctance; readiness of the mind to do or forbear.

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Longing eagerly for; eager; greedy.

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Longing eagerly for; eager; greedy.

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Greediness; strong appetite; eagerness; intenseness of desire; as, to eat with avidity.

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The quality of being forward; cheerful readiness; promtness; as, the forwardness of Christians in propagating the gospel.

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The quality or state of being keen.

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The state or quality of being ready; preparation; promptness; aptitude; willingness.

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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.

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