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Definition of fervent
fervently
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Examples of fervent in a Sentence
a fervent speech that called for tolerance and compassion for those who are different
in the thick, fervent air of a tropical afternoon, a languor set in
Recent Examples of fervent from the Web
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The 9th Circuit judges found that this damage went beyond the mere alteration, as Keys created new accounts, and there was a fervent effort to contain the defacement.
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But aldermen and Mayor Richard J. Daley fought the orders tooth and nail, spurred on by fervent NIMBYism in white neighborhoods.
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My sudden and fervent announcement about my new lifestyle was met with bewilderment from my mom and annoyance from my father.
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Mr. Hodgkinson also appeared to have been a fervent fan of Senator Bernie Sanders, according to a Facebook page with references to the Vermont senator.
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Presley Busenbarrick, 17, of Atchison just may be Teresa Giudice’s most fervent Kansas fan.
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Louisiana School for Math, Science and the Arts over the fervent objections of the school's own community.
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Robbins gave a witty, winking performance, first as the sly Cervantes, and then, kitted in tin breast plate and peaked helmet, as the fervent Quixote.
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The law also has drawn fervent opposition from a number of Latino leaders, lawmakers, organizations and residents.
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Origin and Etymology of fervent
Middle English, from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French, from Latin fervent-, fervens, present participle of fervēre to boil, froth — more at barm
Synonym Discussion of fervent
FERVENT Defined for English Language Learners
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: felt very strongly : having or showing very strong feelings
FERVENT Defined for Kids
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: felt very strongly fervent gratitude
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