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PronunciationModificar

• (UK) IPA: /ˈɜː(ɹ)nɪst/, /ˈɜː(ɹ)nɛst/ SAMPA: /"3:(r)nIst/, /"3:(r)nEst/

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Etymology 1Modificar

Old English eornost

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1. Ardent in the pursuit of an object; eager to obtain or do; zealous with sincerity; with hearty endeavour; heartfelt; fervent; hearty; -- used in a good sense; as, earnest prayers.
2. Intent; fixed closely; as, earnest attention.
3. Serious; important.

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1. Seriousness; reality; fixed determination; eagerness; intentness.

Etymology 2Modificar

Middle English ernes, from Latin

NounModificar

1. Something given, or a part paid beforehand, as a pledge; pledge; handsel; a token of what is to come.
2. Something of value given by the buyer to the seller, by way of token or pledge, to bind the bargain and prove the sale.

See alsoModificar

• Earnest
• earnest money

AnagramsModificar

• eastern
• estrane
• nearest
• sterane

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