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fervently

[ fur-vuhnt-lee ]
/ ˈfɜr vənt li /
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adverb

with great intensity of spirit, feeling, enthusiasm, etc.; vehemently: I can't know without being in that situation, and I fervently hope I never am. The students are fervently campaigning for reform.

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Origin of fervently

fervent + -ly

OTHER WORDS FROM fervently

non·fer·vent·ly, adverbo·ver·fer·vent·ly, adverbsu·per·fer·vent·ly, adverbun·fer·vent·ly, adverb

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Words related to fervently

passionately, sincerely, earnestly, vigorously, actively, willingly, cordially, promptly, intently, zealously, heartily, gladly, energetically, readily, breathlessly, hungrily, impatiently, enthusiastically, ardently, longingly

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