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# wholehearted

adjective (wholehearted)

«wholehearted» in the English dictionary: everyday and in Jewish tradition — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

## Everyday

Completely sincere and enthusiastic, with no doubts (wholehearted support, a wholehearted thank you). [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/W/wholehearted/#m1)

### In the lessons

In school: giving wholehearted effort; a wholehearted apology. In church: Christians speak of loving God wholeheartedly. Phrases: wholehearted support, wholehearted agreement.

### Examples

- She gave the plan her wholehearted support. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/W/wholehearted/#x1)
- Thank you for your wholehearted effort. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/W/wholehearted/#x2)
- It was a wholehearted apology. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/W/wholehearted/#x3)
- The class gave a wholehearted cheer. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/W/wholehearted/#x4)
- We are in wholehearted agreement. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/W/wholehearted/#x5)
- Rat welcomed Mole with wholehearted kindness. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/W/wholehearted/#x6)

### Note

One word (also «whole-hearted»). Adverb: wholeheartedly. Opposite: half-hearted.

## In Jewish tradition

God's words to Abram (tamim) are read as "be complete" or "be perfect," and this is the command given just before circumcision.

**Interpretation.** Rashi and others link "be whole" to Abram's circumcision, as the step that makes him complete.

### Examples

- And when Abram was ninety years old and nine, the LORD appeared to Abram, and said unto him: 'I am God Almighty; walk before Me, and be thou wholehearted. (Torah GEN.17.1, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/W/wholehearted/#x1)
- Who is blind as he that is wholehearted, and blind as the LORD'S servant? (Prophets ISA.42.19, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/W/wholehearted/#x2)
- The LORD knoweth the days of them that are wholehearted; and their inheritance shall be for ever. (Writings PSA.37.18, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/W/wholehearted/#x3)

### Note

One word (also «whole-hearted»). Adverb: wholeheartedly. Opposite: half-hearted.

## On Mova

- [Trees and pragmatics of «wholehearted» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/W/wholehearted/): every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
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- [Trees and pragmatics of «wholehearted» in the Judaism dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/W/wholehearted/): every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
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