zeal

Meanings

• Noun

  Intense eagerness or enthusiasm for a pursuit, cause, or other activity.

  - "His zeal for the environment led him to start a recycling program in his community."
  - "Despite her initial reluctance, her zeal for painting eventually led her to enroll in art school."

• Noun

  An ardent and energetic supporter or promoter.

  - "He was a zealot for the new political party."
  - "The sales representative was a zeal for the product and managed to convince many customers to make a purchase."

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Pronunciation

1. /zil/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1755260"

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Antonyms

apathy

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Synonyms

ardour , eagerness , enthusiasm , intensity , passion , dazzle , herd , zealot

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with zeal
reveal , heal , seal , veil , detail

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Variants

List of all variants of zeal that leads to same result
zeal , zeals , missionary zeal

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Etymology

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From Old French 'zel', meaning 'zeal, ardor, zealousness'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'zealot' originated from the Greek word 'zelotes', which means 'zealous one'.

2. Zeal is often used interchangeably with the word 'ardor'.

3. In the Bible, the term 'zeal of the Lord' refers to the intense devotion and commitment to God.

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Related Concepts

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1. Enthusiasm: A feeling of excitement and eagerness about something or someone.

2. Passion: A strong feeling of enthusiasm or excitement for something or someone.

3. Dedication: The state of being dedicated to a particular task or purpose.

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Quotes

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1. He showed his anatomical "zeal" by robbing a wayside gibbet, smuggling the bones back home and reconstructing the skeleton.

   - Roy Porter,{it}The Greatest Benefit to Mankind{/it},1997

2. In 1248, channelling his piety into crusading "zeal", Louis embarked on the Seventh Crusade, against the wishes of the Pope and against the judgement of his counsellors.

   - Alistair Horne,{it}Seven Ages of Paris{/it},2002

3. … 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.

   - Anne Tyler,{it}Digging to America{/it},2006

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Culture

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Zeal has been used extensively in literature and art to represent intense passion, dedication, and enthusiasm. In literature, zeal is often portrayed as a driving force that propels characters to achieve great things. In art, zeal is represented through dynamic and expressive brushstrokes or through the intense gaze of a character.

How to Memorize "zeal"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person with a burning fire inside them, representing their intense zeal and enthusiasm.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'zeal' with the word 'passion' to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Zeal stands for Zealousness, Enthusiasm, and Ardor' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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