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earnest

/ˈɜːnɪst/
noun
  1. Gravity; serious purpose; earnestness.

  2. Seriousness; reality; actuality (as opposed to joking or pretence)

verb
  1. To be serious with; use in earnest.

adjective
  1. (said of an action or an utterance) Serious or honest

  2. (with a positive sense) Focused in the pursuit of an objective; eager to obtain or do.

    "earnest prayers"

  3. Intent; focused; showing a lot of concentration.

    "earnest attention."

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