great fervor
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5.9
- noun
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gran fervor
- I hate you with such great fervor.
Examples
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Invariably, the idea is valid, but when held with great fervor, the judge becomes so preoccupied with it that he neglects all other aspects of the picture.
Academic text (1995) -
He speaks with great fervor and careful pacing.
Blog text (8) -
The GOP has been at this with great fervor since the U.S. Supreme Court upheld an Indiana voter-ID law several years ago.
Blog text (7) -
To my esteemed Regalview associates whom I revere with great fervor...
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She would have sighed with even greater fervor had she known that he vomited up the other half in the men's room of the Oceana.
Fiction book (1992) -
He didn't pray often or with great fervor, and this troubled Milla, although his silence held a gravity that she thought must be near to prayer.
Fiction book (2002) -
The students discussed the project with great fervor, eager to share their ideas.
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During the rally, the crowd cheered with great fervor for their favorite candidate.
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She pursued her passion for painting with great fervor, dedicating endless hours to her craft.
Synonyms
463
2.5
A very strong feeling that makes someone act, like love or anger
434
1.0
A strong feeling of happiness and eagerness, or something that causes it
288
2.2
A strong feeling of excitement and interest in something
105
3.4
A very strong interest that makes you pay close attention
36
5.8
A strong feeling of energy and interest in helping a cause
34
6.3
A strong, excited belief in a cause or idea
27
6.7
A feeling of strong, happy energy and excitement
21
5.2
Strong, lively enjoyment when doing something
7
7.5
A strong feeling of love and excitement for someone or something
1
5.6
A strong, eager interest in a cause or idea
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8.0
A strong, deep feeling that makes someone excited or eager
A very strong feeling of great interest and excitement for something
A strong feeling of passion or a sense of burning heat in writing
Strong feelings that make someone act with great energy and care
A very strong desire you cannot stop or control
A strong inner feeling that makes someone want to do something
A very strong feeling of admiration and excitement that inspires wonder
Antonyms
How Passionate
Surface Forms
Morphology
The phrase combines the intensifier 'great' with the noun 'fervor' (which itself means strong enthusiasm), so the meaning 'intense and passionate enthusiasm' is directly derivable from the constituents. This is a straightforward compositional pattern common across languages, so a B1 learner who knows both words will understand the expression.
Etymology
Great fervor may come from the image of inner heat: fervor suggests a burning feeling inside, like a fire that keeps someone moving. So, saying someone has great fervor means they have a very strong, passionate feeling for something ('intense and passionate enthusiasm').