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   What does zeal mean?

   • zeal (for/in something) great energy or enthusiasm connected with something that you feel strongly about Questions about grammar and vocabulary? Find the answers with Practical English Usage online, your indispensable guide to problems in English. Definition of zeal noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary.

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   Where did zeal come from?

   • The earliest known use of the noun is in the Middle English period (1150—1500). OED's earliest evidence for is from before 1382, in . zeal is of multiple origins. Partly a borrowing from French. Partly a borrowing from Latin. Etymons: French zele; Latin zēlus.

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   What is the difference between enthusiasm and zeal?

   • enthusiasm applies to lively or eager interest in or admiration for a proposal, cause, or activity. zeal implies energetic and unflagging pursuit of an aim or devotion to a cause. … he was uncomfortable with their lavish parties and their collector's zeal for the most expensive, most ostentatious brand names—Rolex and Prada and Farragamo.

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   Zeal definition: fervor for a person, cause, or object; eager desire or endeavor; enthusiastic diligence; ardor.. See examples of ZEAL used in a sentence.

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   The meaning of ZEAL is eagerness and ardent interest in pursuit of something : fervor. How to use zeal in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Zeal.

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   Definition of zeal noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   There are eight meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun zeal, five of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

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   ZEAL definition: extreme enthusiasm: . Learn more.

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   4 days ago · zeal ( countable and uncountable, plural zeals) The fervour or tireless devotion for a person, cause, or ideal and determination in its furtherance; diligent enthusiasm; powerful interest . Synonyms: ardour, eagerness, enthusiasm, intensity, passion. Antonym: apathy.

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   A complete guide to the word "ZEAL": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.