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fervent

Adjective

IPA /ˈfɜːvənt/

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Showing deep, sincere and strongly felt enthusiasm, belief or support for someone or something.

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fervent/ˈfɜːvənt/

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  1. Deep, sincere belief in a cause

  2. Strong, enthusiastic support

A fervent supporter feels and expresses great commitment.

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  1. She remained a fervent supporter of the local football club.
  2. His fervent belief in equal opportunities shaped the training programme.

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fervent — Showing deep, sincere and strongly felt enthusiasm, belief or support for someone or something.

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Showing deep, sincere and strongly felt enthusiasm, belief or support for someone or something.

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Word origin

Through Old French from Latin fervent-, meaning boiling, from fervere, to boil.

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Fervent commonly describes supporters, admirers, beliefs, hopes and wishes.

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fervent

/ˈfɜːvənt/ (Adjective)

“Fervent expresses intensity of feeling. It does not itself say whether the belief is correct.”

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