What is another word for jumping at?

Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈʌmpɪŋ at] (IPA)

Jumping at is a phrase that expresses excitement or eagerness to do something. There are many synonyms that can be used to convey the same meaning. These include leaping at, pouncing on, seizing eagerly, embracing, eagerly accepting, grabbing eagerly, eagerly seizing, enthusiastically taking, and eagerly welcoming. Each of these synonyms has a slightly different nuance and usage. For example, leaping at might be appropriate for someone who is presented with an unexpected opportunity, whereas eagerly accepting might be used to describe someone who enthusiastically agrees to take on a task. With so many options, there is no shortage of ways to express eagerness and excitement.

Synonyms for Jumping at:

  • Other relevant words:

    aroused

What are the hypernyms for Jumping at?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Famous quotes with Jumping at

  • We did some jumping at the start of the show. We went out without telling anyone - and the studio liked to kill us. They were threatened with cancellation of their production insurance.
    Ken Curtis

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