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fervor

noun
fer·​vor | \ ˈfər-vər How to pronounce fervor (audio) \

Definition of fervor

1 : intensity of feeling or expression booing and cheering with almost equal fervor— Alan Rich revolutionary fervor
2 : intense heat
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Choose the Right Synonym for fervor

passion, fervor, ardor, enthusiasm, zeal mean intense emotion compelling action. passion applies to an emotion that is deeply stirring or ungovernable. was a slave to his passions fervor implies a warm and steady emotion. read the poem aloud with great fervor ardor suggests warm and excited feeling likely to be fitful or short-lived. the ardor of their honeymoon soon faded enthusiasm applies to lively or eager interest in or admiration for a proposal, cause, or activity. never showed much enthusiasm for sports zeal implies energetic and unflagging pursuit of an aim or devotion to a cause. preaches with fanatical zeal

Examples of fervor in a Sentence

As Nina has grown more observant, Andras has become distanced from her. Her religious fervor doesn't interest him. Coming to tradition late, Nina has all the pedantry of an autodidact. Her strivings seem inauthentic to Andras, and not at all spiritual. — Allegra Goodman, Kaaterskill Falls, 1998 Certainly being the son of a pastor had contributed to Vincent's religiosity, but in time even his father was disturbed by the growing intensity of his son's fervor. — Michael Kimmelman, New York Times Book Review, 12 Aug. 1990 In her renewed fervor, Norma fears that the past decade has turned women inward, away from one another, and away, too, from the notion that solidarity among women is ultimately a source of personal strength. — Anita Shreve, New York Times Magazine, 6 July 1986 Reciting, her voice took on resonance and firmness, it rang with the old fervor, with ferocity even. — Eudora Welty, One Writer's Beginnings, 1983 The fervor surrounding her campaign continued right through election day. The novel captures the revolutionary fervor of the period.
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Recent Examples on the Web

 However, the franchise captured audiences with a similar GOT fervor: Over 8 million people purchased the final book in the 24 hours following its 2007 release, and the final movie made $1.342 billion worldwide. — Kathryn Lindsay, refinery29.com, "Game Of Thrones & Harry Potter Are Over. But For Diehard Fans, It’s Still A Way Of Life," 24 Aug. 2019 López Obrador’s party, which holds a majority in Congress, has thrown itself into the austerity campaign with a fervor that would have impressed a medieval Franciscan. — Washington Post, "López Obrador’s cost-cutting spree is transforming Mexico — and drawing blowback from bureaucrats," 15 July 2019 Booker, elected to the senate in 2013, spoke generally of civic engagement and community interdependence with a quasi-religious fervor before tackling more specific policy proposals in a question-and-answer period with voters. — Jeremy C. Fox, BostonGlobe.com, "Booker, on swing through New Hampshire, says ‘it’s not about partisanship’," 13 July 2019 Our coincident gazes overlay the same sites over and over and over again, as though we were caught up in a slow-motion religious fervor. — New York Times, "Take a Photo Here," 27 June 2018 Factors include but are not limited to architecture, the appeal of the surrounding area, the experience provided by the front office staff, culinary options and the fervor of the fan base. — Marc Bona, cleveland.com, "Ohio minor-league parks lauded in stadium rankings," 6 Aug. 2019 And in addition to patriotic fervor, Texas is also known for its philanthropic spirit — another key factor for the foundation to consider. — David Tarrant, Dallas News, "Arlington, Texas, is a finalist for new $150M National Medal of Honor Museum," 25 July 2019 The youthful fervor of Dudamel’s Bolívar Second is here mostly gone. — Los Angeles Times, "Review: For Gustavo Dudamel, Mahler’s ‘Resurrection’ is no mere picnic at the Hollywood Bowl," 24 July 2019 Smith, with the fervor of a carnival barker, presented a list of the top 5 duos in the NBA. — Gary Peterson, The Mercury News, "ESPN talking head ranks the top 5 NBA duos, and the Warriors make the grade," 23 July 2019

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First Known Use of fervor

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology for fervor

Middle English fervour, from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French fervur, from Latin fervor, from fervēre — see fervent

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fervor

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English Language Learners Definition of fervor

: a strong feeling of excitement and enthusiasm

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fervor

noun
fer·​vor | \ ˈfər-vər How to pronounce fervor (audio) \

Kids Definition of fervor

: strong feeling or expression patriotic fervor

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