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