Synonyms for eager
ˈi gərea·ger

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1. eageradjective

   Synonyms:
   raring

2. eageradjective

   sharp; sour; acid.

   Synonyms:
   raring

3. eageradjective

   sharp; keen; bitter; severe.

   Synonyms:
   raring

4. eageradjective

   Excited by desire in the pursuit of any object; ardent to pursue, perform, or obtain; keenly desirous; hotly longing; earnest; zealous; impetuous; vehement.

   Synonyms:
   raring

5. eageradjective

   brittle; inflexible; not ductile.

   Synonyms:
   raring

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1. eager

   One is eager who impatiently desires to accomplish some end; one is earnest with a desire that is less impatient, but more deep, resolute, and constant; one is anxious with a desire that foresees rather the pain of disappointment than the delight of attainment. One is eager for the gratification of any appetite or passion; he is earnest in conviction, purpose, or character. Eager usually refers to some specific and immediate satisfaction, earnest to something permanent and enduring; the patriotic soldier is earnest in his devotion to his country, eager for a decisive battle.

   Synonyms:
   animated, anxious, ardent, burning, desirous, earnest, enthusiastic, fervent, glowing, hot, impatient, impetuous, importunate, intense, intent, keen, longing, vehement, yearning, zealous

   Antonyms:
   apathetic, calm, careless, cold, cool, dispassionate, frigid, heedless, indifferent, negligent, phlegmatic, purposeless, regardless, stolid, stony, stupid, unconcerned, uninterested, unmindful, unmoved

   Preposition:
   Eager for (more rarely after) favor, honor, etc.; eager in pursuit.

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1. tidal bore, bore, eagre, aegir, eageradjective

   a high wave (often dangerous) caused by tidal flow (as by colliding tidal currents or in a narrow estuary)

   Synonyms:
   dullard, aegir, bore-hole, eagre, drill hole, bore, calibre, caliber, tidal bore, gauge

   Antonyms:
   reluctant, uneager

2. eageradjective

   having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy

   "eager to learn"; "eager to travel abroad"; "eager for success"; "eager helpers"; "an eager look"

   Antonyms:
   uneager, reluctant

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1. passionate

   i am keen and excited to help. i am eager to help.

   Submitted by anonymous on June 7, 2021  

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1. eageradjective

   Synonyms:
   longing, yearning, greedy, impatient, keenly desirous

2. eageradjective

   Synonyms:
   ardent, zealous, vehement, impetuous, earnest, animated, fervent, fervid, glowing, hot, sanguine

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1. eageradjective

   Synonyms:
   ardent, avid, zealous, impetuous, vehement, intent, animated, impatient, fervent, athirst, impassioned ravenous, anxious, glowing, keen

   Antonyms:
   indifferent, apathetic, dispassionate, phlegmatic, unconcerned unmoved, stolid

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1. List of paraphrases for "eager":

   anxious, impatient, keen, enthusiastic, willing, desirous, greedy, avid, excited, ardent

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1. Rick Bates:

   Theres clearly a tie between the presidents opinion on COVID treatments and consumer demand for certain medications, its an unprecedented time where news and studies about effective treatments for COVID are changing daily, so, Americans are searching for facts and are eager for information, whether its from scientific studies, physicians or the White House.

2. Shawn Robbins:

   It's a challenging and sensitive subject to address. It largely depends on the length of theatrical closures in China, so we have to wait and see, will audiences be eager to get out and start seeing movies again once given the all-clear ? Will there be a temporary hesitation ? These are unknown elements that will contribute and unfold over the next weeks and months.

3. New Jersey:

   Aside from an ongoing Ethics Committee probe, the legal cloud over Menendez appears to be lifting. But he still faces political headwinds in his bid this year for a third Senate term and in his purported attempt to retain the committee post. Menendez’s net approval rating among registered voters has fallen 20 points since the start of 2017 -- the biggest decline of any senator up for 2018 reelection, according to a recent Morning Consult poll based on a survey from October through December 2017. New Jersey voters will continue to be reminded of Menendez's dishonest schemes as the election approaches in November, Republican National Committee spokesman Bob Salera recently said. If Menendez indeed reclaims his top post on the foreign relations committee, he would push aside Maryland New Jersey Democratic Sen. Ben Cardin, who now occupies the ranking-member post. The liberal wing of New Jersey Democratic also has expressed concern about Menendez’s return, considering he’s regarded as more moderate than Ben Cardin. Menendez, the son of Cuban immigrants, did not support former President Barack Obama’s efforts to improve diplomatic relations with the Cuban government or the Iran nuclear deal, brokered by the Obama administration. Federal prosecutors decided two weeks ago not to retry Menendez on corruption charges, after their case ended last fall in a hung jury. Menendez, 64, was charged with trading his political influence for gifts and campaign contributions from Florida eye doctor Salomon Melgen. He denied the allegations all along. The prosecutors ’ decision ended Menendez and Melgen’s 11-week trial and their roughly five-year investigation. From the very beginning, I never wavered in my innocence and my belief that justice would prevail, Menendez said after prosecutors dropped the case. I am grateful that the Department of Justice has taken the time to re-evaluate its case and come to the appropriate conclusion. However, The New Jersey Democratic senator also issued a warning last year to those who were eager to replace The New Jersey Democratic senator in the Senate. To those who were digging my political grave so they could jump into my seat, I know who you are and I wo n’t forget you.

4. Richard Stengel:

   Hollywood does have this expertise and can share it with credible Islamic voices against Daesh, such as clerics and young filmmakers, hollywood can help optimize what they do and told us they are eager to do so.

5. Mohamed Malick Fall:

   This is a major step forward for the protection of children in this country, the Central African Republic is one of the worst places in the world to be a child and UNICEF is eager to work with local authorities to help reunite these children with their families.