eager for vs eager to

Both 'eager for' and 'eager to' are correct and commonly used in English. The choice between them depends on the context and the following verb. 'Eager for' is used when the object of the eagerness is mentioned, while 'eager to' is used when the action or verb that follows is the focus.

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This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

"eager for"

Use 'eager for' when you want to express a strong desire for something specific that follows the phrase.

Examples:

She was eager for the results of the exam.
He was eager for a chance to prove himself.
They were eager for the new movie to be released.

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Ready and eager for battle, sir.
They are eager for more attention and will be happy to see your soul shine, letting themselves be inspired by you as well.
Thanks, I am always eager for help with this diease.
Among, a group of artists, in the late 1860, eager for realism desvencilharem, have come together to share ideas.
A large and prosperous middle class emerged, eager for cultural accomplishments.
It's important you don't seem overly eager for information when you call him back.
After the transition, opportunities for students grew along with the number of parents eager for their children to attend an award-winning STEM school.
A trivial amateur rowing race will make them a cohesive group, eager for a ransom at all costs.
Shortly after, being eager for finding her abandoned spiritual path, she died.
Nestled in the lush vegetation of Loceri, welcomes guests eager for a full immersion in nature.
This time around, he has a score to settle and he's eager for victory.
Seppius however is eager for audience.
He was eager for Gu to join.
Awfully eager for the fish that always loses.
Trained to fight, eager for battle...
I've always been too eager for recognition.
William Wyler, eager for his first assignment, signed on enthusiastically.
I'm eager for the beach season.
He has this problem whenever there's someone new, he got very eager for babbling along.
He's most eager for your arrival.

Alternatives:

excited for
keen for
anxious for
longing for
craving for

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

"eager to"

Use 'eager to' when you want to express a strong desire to do something or to achieve a particular goal.

Examples:

She was eager to start her new job.
He was eager to learn how to play the guitar.
They were eager to explore the new city.

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There are other hackers eager to cause damage.
Business managers are eager to cut costs and remain competitive.
Bit too eager to play the part.
Your successor seems eager to maintain your high standards.
He's just so eager to please me, and I feel the same way about him.
Mr. Raleigh is eager to sail away to his maiden colony.
Excellent staff Very eager to please.
He seems eager to delay his journey.
An angel eager to lead her people home.
He wasn't that eager to chat.
I was patient, and they were eager to learn.
To his teachers he was a fine student, bright and eager to learn.
He's eager to show us his skill.
The visitors are eager to know men of knowledge, like you.
But I am eager to learn everything I can.
He's eager to invite you to dance.
Because I am very eager to stay, my Lord.
Someone's very eager to get ahold of you.
He's eager to try an English hunt.
Your boyfriend seems eager to please.

Alternatives:

excited to
keen to
anxious to
ready to
enthusiastic to

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