Usually means: Jump towards something with enthusiasm.
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Definitions from Wiktionary (leap at)

▸ verb:  Synonym of jump at

Similar:
leap, jump at, leap into action, jump at the chance, leap for joy, jump on, bound, jump, outleap, pounce, more...

Opposite:
hesitate, hold back, procrastinate, delay, think twice

Types:
pounce, lunge, spring, bound, more...

Phrases:
leap out at, more...

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Similar:
leap, jump at, leap into action, jump at the chance, leap for joy, jump on, bound, jump, outleap, pounce, more...

Opposite:
hesitate, hold back, procrastinate, delay, think twice

Types:
pounce, lunge, spring, bound, more...

Phrases:
leap out at, more...



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