fervor

intense excitement or enthusiasm

TRANSLATION

fervor = der Eifer, die Leidenschaft, die Inbrunst

STATISTICS

IN THE PRESS

"During his visit, he (Clinton) held talks with Vietnam's leaders, addressed the nation on television, honored America's missing soldiers and met business leaders and young people. But the most striking element of his visit was the FERVOR of the crowds on the streets."

(THE NEW YORK TIMES - "Clinton Basks in the Adulation of a City Once Called Saigon" - November 20, 2000)

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know?

fervor (Amer.) fervour (Brit.)

Etymology: Middle English fervour, from Middle French & Latin; Middle French ferveur, from Latin fervor

Date: 14th century

Meaning: intensity of feeling or expression

Synonym: passion

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