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fervor

nounHigh-frequency wordMore F words

intense and passionate enthusiasm

Word origin: From Latin fervere, to boil or glow.

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In a sentence

Fervor in a sentence

Here are example sentences showing fervor in a sentence.

The crowd greeted the returning team with extraordinary fervor.

The reformers pursued their cause with a fervor that unsettled the cautious establishment.

Synonyms
ardorzealpassion
Antonyms
apathyindifference
Usage & nuance

Using “fervor” well

Fervor is intense, heated enthusiasm or passion, often for a cause or belief. It conveys emotional warmth approaching zeal, stronger than mere interest.

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Common questions

Questions about “fervor”

Fervor (noun) means intense and passionate enthusiasm
Here is fervor used in an example sentence: "The crowd greeted the returning team with extraordinary fervor." Another example: "The reformers pursued their cause with a fervor that unsettled the cautious establishment."
Common synonyms for fervor include ardor, zeal, passion.
Antonyms of fervor include apathy, indifference.
Clusters with ardor, zeal, and passion in Sentence Equivalence. Its antonyms apathy and indifference mark the contrast.
Yes. Fervor is a high-frequency GRE word, so it is worth prioritising as you build your vocabulary.

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