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Contest :: Contest (v. t.) To strive earnestly to hold or maintain; to struggle to defend; as, the troops contested every inch of ground..

Agood :: Agood (adv.) In earnest; heartily.

Charge :: Charge (v. t.) An address (esp. an earnest or impressive address) containing instruction or exhortation; as, the charge of a judge to a jury; the charge of a bishop to his clergy..

Attention :: Attention (n.) The act or state of attending or heeding; the application of the mind to any object of sense, representation, or thought; notice; exclusive or special consideration; earnest consideration, thought, or regard; obedient or affectionate heed; the supposed power or faculty of attending..

Studious :: Studious (a.) Earnest in endeavors; aiming sedulously; attentive; observant; diligent; -- usually followed by an infinitive or by of; as, be studious to please; studious to find new friends and allies..

Warmth :: Warmth (n.) A state of lively and excited interest; zeal; ardor; fervor; passion; enthusiasm; earnestness; as, the warmth of love or piety; he replied with much warmth..

Serious :: Serious (a.) Really intending what is said; being in earnest; not jesting or deceiving.

Longing :: Longing (n.) An eager desire; a craving; a morbid appetite; an earnest wish; an aspiration.

Earnest :: Earnest (n.) Something given, or a part paid beforehand, as a pledge; pledge; handsel; a token of what is to come..

Preach :: Preach (v. t.) To advise or recommend earnestly.

Ernest :: Ernest (n.) See Earnest.

Adjure :: Adjure (v. t.) To charge, bind, or command, solemnly, as if under oath, or under the penalty of a curse; to appeal to in the most solemn or impressive manner; to entreat earnestly..

Living :: Living (n.) Manner of life; as, riotous living; penurious living; earnest living..

Diligent :: Diligent (a.) Interestedly and perseveringly attentive; steady and earnest in application to a subject or pursuit; assiduous; industrious.

Pray :: Pray (v. t.) To ask earnestly for; to seek to obtain by supplication; to entreat for.

Beg :: Beg (v. t.) To ask earnestly for; to entreat or supplicate for; to beseech.

Pray :: Pray (v. i.) To make request with earnestness or zeal, as for something desired; to make entreaty or supplication; to offer prayer to a deity or divine being as a religious act; specifically, to address the Supreme Being with adoration, confession, supplication, and thanksgiving..

Crave :: Crave (v. t.) To ask with earnestness or importunity; to ask with submission or humility; to beg; to entreat; to beseech; to implore.

Overearnest :: Overearnest (a.) Too earnest.

Set :: Set (v. i.) To apply one's self; to undertake earnestly; -- now followed by out.

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