Synonyms for fervent
ˈfɜr vəntfer·vent

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1. fervent

   One is eager who impatiently desires to accomplish some end; one is earnest with a desire that is less impatient, but more deep, resolute, and constant; one is anxious with a desire that foresees rather the pain of disappointment than the delight of attainment. One is eager for the gratification of any appetite or passion; he is earnest in conviction, purpose, or character. Eager usually refers to some specific and immediate satisfaction, earnest to something permanent and enduring; the patriotic soldier is earnest in his devotion to his country, eager for a decisive battle.

   Synonyms:
   animated, anxious, ardent, burning, desirous, eager, earnest, enthusiastic, glowing, hot, impatient, impetuous, importunate, intense, intent, keen, longing, vehement, yearning, zealous

   Antonyms:
   apathetic, calm, careless, cold, cool, dispassionate, frigid, heedless, indifferent, negligent, phlegmatic, purposeless, regardless, stolid, stony, stupid, unconcerned, uninterested, unmindful, unmoved

   Preposition:
   Eager for (more rarely after) favor, honor, etc.; eager in pursuit.

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1. ardent, fervent, fervid, fiery, impassioned, perfervid, torridadjective

   characterized by intense emotion

   "ardent love"; "an ardent lover"; "a fervent desire to change society"; "a fervent admirer"; "fiery oratory"; "an impassioned appeal"; "a torrid love affair"

   Synonyms:
   perfervid, flaming, warm, fervid, ardent, fiery, igneous, torrid, impassioned

   Antonyms:
   passionless, cold

2. fervent, fervidadjective

   extremely hot

   "the fervent heat...merely communicated a genial warmth to their half-torpid systems"- Nathaniel Hawthorne; "set out...when the fervid heat subsides"- Frances Trollope

   Synonyms:
   ardent, torrid, perfervid, fervid, impassioned, fiery

   Antonyms:
   cold, passionless

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1. ferventadjective

   Synonyms:
   ardent, earnest, eager, zealous, warm, glowing, animated, impassioned, fervid

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1. ferventadjective

   Synonyms:
   ardent

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1. List of paraphrases for "fervent":

   ardent, passionate, staunch, earnest, devout, avid, keen, strong

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How to use fervent in a sentence?

1. Roger Federer:

   I take the impacts and threat of climate change very seriously, particularly as my family and I arrive in Australia amidst devastation from the bushfires, as the father of four young children and a fervent supporter of universal education, I have a great deal of respect and admiration for the youth climate movement, and I am grateful to young climate activists for pushing us all to examine our behaviors and act on innovative solutions.

2. President Biden:

   I have repeatedly called on Congress to pass the American Dream and Promise Act, and I now renew that call with the greatest urgency, it is my fervent hope that through reconciliation or other means, Congress will finally provide security to all Dreamers, who have lived too long in fear.

3. Orange County:

   Dr. Raul Pino has been our trusted partner and friend throughout the pandemic. His sound medical advice has helped guide me and countless other Orange County leaders to make the best decisions possible in dealing with COVID-19, it is my fervent hope that Dr. Pino returns to work on behalf of the residents of Orange County soon.

4. Susan Collins:

   My fervent hope is that Judge Kavanaugh will work to lessen the divisions in The Supreme Court so we have far fewer 5-4 decisions and so that public confidence in our judiciary and our highest court is restored.

5. Hong Kong:

   My fervent hope is that we can bridge our divide by upholding the one country, two systems principle, and the Basic Law, and through the concerted efforts of the government and the people of Hong Kong.