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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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  1. n. Passionate ardor in the pursuit of anything; eagerness in favor of a person or cause; ardent and active interest; engagedness; enthusiasm; fervor.
  2. n. A zealot.
  3. v. i. To be zealous.
  4. n. a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)
  5. n. excessive fervor to do something or accomplish some end
  6. n. prompt willingness
  7. n:100 n. excessive fervor to do something or accomplish some end