Meaning & use
fervent
Showing intense and sincere feeling or enthusiasm about something.
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She is a fervent supporter of the local animal shelter, volunteering there every weekend.
The crowd offered a fervent cheer as the runner crossed the finish line.
A note on using this word
Fervent describes deeply felt, sincere passion, often used with belief, hope, or support, and is somewhat more formal than the word passionate.
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