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English to English noun 1. 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 source: wordnet30
2. excessive fervor to do something or accomplish some end he had an absolute zeal for litigation source: wordnet30
3. 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 source: wordnet30
4. Passionate ardor in the pursuit of anything; eagerness in favor of a person or cause; ardent and active interest; engagedness; enthusiasm; fervor. source: webster1913
verb 5. To be zealous. source: webster1913
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