fervour

British

/ ˈfɜːvə /

noun

great intensity of feeling or belief; ardour; zeal
rare intense heat

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Etymology

Origin of fervour

C14: from Latin fervor heat, from fervēre to glow, boil

Example Sentences

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But former-commander, Victor Dreke, is adamant that Cuba has ridden out tough times before and can do so again with enough revolutionary fervour.

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History tells us that when fervour and force meet on the streets, change can come from above, or below.

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India celebrated his space trip with much fervour – posters of his face decorated his hometown where he was welcomed with a grand parade upon his return.

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Such fervour is one of the many reasons why the This is Wearside supporters group started planning their biggest ever flag display for the derby once Sunderland secured promotion via the play-offs in May.

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Dhurandhar, which hit cinemas last week, plunges audiences into a high-octane world of espionage, gang wars and patriotic fervour.

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