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| appeal |
an earnest request for help. [2/6 definitions] |
| devout |
earnest; sincere. [1/3 definitions] |
| endeavor |
to make an earnest effort; strive. [1/2 definitions] |
| heartfelt |
deeply felt; earnest; sincere. |
| inculcate |
to implant in someone's mind by earnest and frequent repetition; instill (usu. fol. by "in"). [1/2 definitions] |
| invocation |
any earnest appeal or entreaty, as for inspiration. [1/4 definitions] |
| mean1 |
to be completely serious and in earnest about (something expressed). [1/9 definitions] |
| plea |
an earnest request or appeal. [1/3 definitions] |
| prayer1 |
an earnest request. [1/7 definitions] |
| protest |
to make an earnest or firm declaration. [1/7 definitions] |
| protestation |
an emphatic or earnest declaration. [1/3 definitions] |
| serious |
earnest, thoughtful, or determined; not frivolous, silly, or flighty. [2/6 definitions] |
| serious-minded |
of, having, or exhibiting serious purpose, earnest interest, or the like; not frivolous. |
| sincere |
honest or earnest. [1/2 definitions] |
| sue |
to make an earnest request; plead. [1/3 definitions] |
| swear |
to vow, declare, or affirm in an earnest and solemn manner. [2/9 definitions] |
| unctuous |
excessively or falsely earnest or amiable. [1/2 definitions] |
| vow |
to resolve in earnest to do something; declare emphatically. [2/5 definitions] |
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