Definition of earnest

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

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Preaching :: Preaching (n.) The act of delivering a religious discourse; the art of sermonizing; also, a sermon; a public religious discourse; serious, earnest advice..
Entreat :: Entreat (v. t.) To treat with, or in respect to, a thing desired; hence, to ask earnestly; to beseech; to petition or pray with urgency; to supplicate; to importune..
Beseechment :: Beseechment (n.) The act of beseeching or entreating earnestly.
Religionist :: Religionist (n.) One earnestly devoted or attached to a religion; a religious zealot.
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..
Great :: Great (superl.) Entitled to earnest consideration; weighty; important; as, a great argument, truth, or principle..
Buckle :: Buckle (n.) To prepare for action; to apply with vigor and earnestness; -- generally used reflexively.
Solemnity :: Solemnity (n.) Ceremoniousness; impressiveness; seriousness; grave earnestness; formal dignity; gravity.
Apprecation :: Apprecation (n.) Earnest prayer; devout wish.
Supplication :: Supplication (n.) The act of supplicating; humble and earnest prayer, as in worship..
Evangelical :: Evangelical (a.) Earnest for the truth taught in the gospel; strict in interpreting Christian doctrine; preeminetly orthodox; -- technically applied to that party in the Church of England, and in the Protestant Episcopal Church, which holds the doctrine of Justification by Faith alone; the Low Church party. The term is also applied to other religion bodies not regarded as orthodox..
Quarrel :: Quarrel (n.) Earnest desire or longing.
Slack :: Slack (superl.) Remiss; backward; not using due diligence or care; not earnest or eager; as, slack in duty or service..
Forswear :: Forswear (v. i.) To reject or renounce upon oath; hence, to renounce earnestly, determinedly, or with protestations..
Forerun :: Forerun (v. t.) To come before as an earnest of something to follow; to introduce as a harbinger; to announce.
Opportunity :: Opportunity (n.) Importunity; earnestness.
Imploration :: Imploration (n.) The act of imploring; earnest supplication.
Mightily :: Mightily (adv.) In a mighty manner; with might; with great earnestness; vigorously; powerfully.
Spoiled :: Spoffish (a.) Earnest and active in matters of no moment; bustling.
Earnestly :: Earnestly (adv.) In an earnest manner.
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