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zeal

[zeel]

noun

  1. fervor for a person, cause, or object; eager desire or endeavor; enthusiastic diligence; ardor.

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zeal

/ ː /

noun

  1. fervent or enthusiastic devotion, often extreme or fanatical in nature, as to a religious movement, political cause, ideal, or aspiration

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Other 51Թ Forms

  • zealless adjective
  • underzeal noun
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of zeal1

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English zele, from Late Latin ŧܲ “jealousy, rivalry,” from Greek êDz
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of zeal1

C14: from Late Latin ŧܲ, from Greek ŧDz
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And what about his supposed zeal for reform, rewiring the state?

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These days, the truth is that partisans look to ensure the fealty of those they spend millions on, with the zeal of a political campaign, to elevate to the court.

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Since Trump took office in January, Mexico has been seized by a wave of nationalistic zeal.

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Han knows he must exaggerate Min’s daffy naivete to get us to buy into his zeal to live in a small shack with noncommittal Chris.

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