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DILIGENT
diligent
(adjective) characterized by care and perseverance in carrying out tasks; “a diligent detective investigates all clues”; “a diligent search of the files”
diligent, persevering
(adjective) quietly and steadily persevering especially in detail or exactness; “a diligent (or patient) worker”; “with persevering (or patient) industry she revived the failing business”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
diligent (comparative more diligent, superlative most diligent)
Performing with industrious concentration; hard-working and focused.
Synonyms
• See also industrious
Source: Wiktionary
Dil"i*gent, a. Etym: [F. diligent, L. diligens, -entis, p. pr. of diligere, dilectum, to esteem highly, prefer; di- = dis- + legere to choose. See Legend.]
1. Prosecuted with careful attention and effort; careful; painstaking; not careless or negligent. The judges shall make diligent inquisition. Deut. xix. 18.
2. Interestedly and perseveringly attentive; steady and earnest in application to a subject or pursuit; assiduous; industrious. Seest thou a man diligent in his business he shall stand before kings. Prov. xxii. 29. Diligent cultivation of elegant literature. Prescott.
Syn.
– Active; assiduous; sedulous; laborious; persevering; attentive; industrious.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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LEND
(verb) bestow a quality on; “Her presence lends a certain cachet to the company”; “The music added a lot to the play”; “She brings a special atmosphere to our meetings”; “This adds a light note to the program”
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