Definition of earnest

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Earnest (a.) Ardent in the pursuit of an object; eager to obtain or do; zealous with sincerity; with hearty endeavor; heartfelt; fervent; hearty; -- used in a good sense; as, earnest prayers..

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Gaze :: Gaze (v. i.) To fixx the eyes in a steady and earnest look; to look with eagerness or curiosity, as in admiration, astonishment, or with studious attention..
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..
Relax :: Relax (n.) To make less severe or rigorous; to abate the stringency of; to remit in respect to strenuousness, earnestness, or effort; as, to relax discipline; to relax one's attention or endeavors..
Adjuration :: Adjuration (n.) The act of adjuring; a solemn charging on oath, or under the penalty of a curse; an earnest appeal..
Jealousy :: "Jealousy (n.) The quality of being jealous; earnest concern or solicitude; painful apprehension of rivalship in cases nearly affecting one's happiness; painful suspicion of the faithfulness of husband, wife, or lover..
Glare :: Glare (v. i.) To look with fierce, piercing eyes; to stare earnestly, angrily, or fiercely..
Strive :: Strive (v. i.) To make efforts; to use exertions; to endeavor with earnestness; to labor hard.
Apprecation :: Apprecation (n.) Earnest prayer; devout wish.
Preach :: Preach (v. t.) To advise or recommend earnestly.
Forerun :: Forerun (v. t.) To come before as an earnest of something to follow; to introduce as a harbinger; to announce.
Inwardness :: Inwardness (n.) Heartiness; earnestness.
Suppliant :: Suppliant (a.) Asking earnestly and submissively; entreating; beseeching; supplicating.
Opportunity :: Opportunity (n.) Importunity; earnestness.
Earles Penny :: Earles penny () Earnest money. Same as Arles penny.
Mightily :: Mightily (adv.) In a mighty manner; with might; with great earnestness; vigorously; powerfully.
Agood :: Agood (adv.) In earnest; heartily.
Agitate :: Agitate (v. t.) To discuss with great earnestness; to debate; as, a controversy hotly agitated..
Entreat :: Entreat (v. i.) To make an earnest petition or request.
Flaming :: Flaming (a.) Ardent; passionate; burning with zeal; irrepressibly earnest; as, a flaming proclomation or harangue..
Gloat :: Gloat (v. i.) To look steadfastly; to gaze earnestly; -- usually in a bad sense, to gaze with malignant satisfaction, passionate desire, lust, or avarice..
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