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   Fer·vent

   /ˈfərvənt/

   

   adjective

   • 1. having or displaying a passionate intensity: "a fervent disciple of tax reform"
   • ▪ hot, burning, or glowing.

   Word Origin Middle English: via Old French from Latin fervent- ‘boiling’, from the verb fervere. Compare with fervid and fervor.

   Derivatives

   • 1. fervency noun

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryfervent | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   Definition of fervent – Learner’s Dictionary. fervent. adjective. uk / ˈfɜːv ə nt / us. Add to word list. showing sincere and enthusiastic beliefs or feelings: a fervent supporter of animal rights. fervently. adverb. (Definition of fervent from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of fervent.

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   Define fervent. fervent synonyms, fervent pronunciation, fervent translation, English dictionary definition of fervent. adj. 1. Having or showing great emotion or zeal; ardent: fervent protests; a fervent admirer. 2. Extremely hot; glowing. fer′vent·ly adv. fer′vent·ness n....

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   fervent. having or showing intense spirit or feeling; ardent; passionate:a fervent admirer; He wrote a fervent plea. having or showing great warmth or intensity of spirit, feeling, enthusiasm, etc.; ardent:a fervent admirer; a fervent plea. hot; burning; glowing. fer′vent•ly, adv.fer′vent•ness, n.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › thesaurus › ferventFERVENT - 30 Synonyms and Antonyms - Cambridge English

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   adjective. These are words and phrases related to fervent. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of fervent. The lawyer made a fervent plea for clemency. Synonyms. earnest. impassioned. fervid. warmhearted. passionate. ardent. devout. zealous. intense. keen. eager. vehement. spirited. fierce. heartfelt.

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   Dictionary definition of fervent. Describing a passionate, intense, and deeply emotional level of enthusiasm or commitment towards a belief, cause, or activity. "He was a fervent fan of the local soccer team and attended every game of the season." Detailed meaning of fervent.

7. www.oed.com › dictionary › fervent_adjfervent, adj. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English ...

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   Factsheet. What does the adjective fervent mean? There are five meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective fervent, two of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. fervent has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. pharmacology (Middle English) pathology (Middle English)

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   features: Word Combinations ( adjective) The meaning of fervent. Definition of fervent. English dictionary and integrated thesaurus for learners, writers, teachers, and students with advanced, intermediate, and beginner levels.