definition: fervor for a
definition:
person, cause, or
object; eager desire or
endeavor; enthusiastic
diligence; ardor.
ardor
related forms:
forms:
zealous
zealously
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zealot
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pronunciation:
zeal (noun)
zeell
zealot ((noun))
zel- uh t
zealous
(adj
adj))
zel-uh s
synonyms:
•enthusiasm
•fanaticism
•passion
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•fervor
•ardor
•keenness
•eagerness
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Overparents,
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criticized for
doting
d ti on their
th i
children, are
often
ft referred
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d
to as helicopter
parents.
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In his zeal
for a good
time, the
toucan
annoyed
d
everyone
y
at
the party.
A zealot
is the
worst
kind of
salesman.
The eager housewife ran through
h house
her
h
, zealously
l
l striving
i i to
eep the
t e
keep
house neat
and clean.
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Even from a
young age,
age
some of us
are zealous
i our llove
in
for fruit.
Tea lovers
can carry
their
th i zeal
for tea to
ridiculous
extremes.
The dog’s
zeall for
running
g
caught the
woman off
guard.
American’ss were zealous as they
American
celebrated Osama bin Laden’s death.