be keen to — to be very interested in or enthusiastic about doing something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: to be very interested in or enthusiastic about doing something
Pronunciation (IPA): /biː kiːn tuː/
Example Sentences
- My cat is keen to knock everything off my desk while I'm working.
- The students are keen to finish the project before the deadline.
- He's always keen to try new restaurants, especially if they serve unlimited refills.
be keen to
NOUN[/biː kiːn tuː/]
to be very interested in or enthusiastic about doing something
The young chef is keen to impress the judges with her signature dish.
Be keen to keep the garden green and clean!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'keen' derives from Old English 'cēne', which originally meant 'brave' or 'sharp'. Over time, the meaning evolved from physical sharpness and courage to denote eagerness, enthusiasm, and intense desire or passion.
Breakdown
cēne (Old English: brave, sharp) → keen (modern English: eager, passionate). The semantic shift reflects a metaphorical extension from physical sharpness to emotional intensity and fervent interest.
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📝Examples
“My cat is keen to knock everything off my desk while I'm working.”
“The students are keen to finish the project before the deadline.”
“He's always keen to try new restaurants, especially if they serve unlimited refills.”
“The company is keen to expand into international markets.”
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