ferventfer‧vent /ˈfɜːvənt $ ˈfɜːr-/ adjective 
a fervent appeal for peacefervent admirer/believer etc a fervent supporter of human rights—fervently adverb
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- Despite her troubled life she has always had a fervent belief in God.
- Most of the people here are fervent supporters of self-determination.
- There were fervent arguments both for and against gun control.
- Another son of Haddington was, it has been claimed, the fervent Protestant evangelist John Knox.
- Magnard was also a fervent feminist.
- Needless to say, it is still a fervent catch-cry in the Boston schools.
- The condescension on one side has been met by a fervent reaction on the other.
- The theological concepts contained in these phrases are weighty ones indeed and have been the subject of fervent discussion for centuries.
- They were no longer disrespectful of authority, and their worship was anything but emotionally fervent.
THESAURUS
feeling or showing a lot of interest or excitement about something: · He’s really enthusiastic about his new job.· An enthusiastic crowd cheered the team onto the pitch.
wanting to do something or know about something very soon: · He was eager to hear every detail of her day.· She was always eager for her turn on the catwalk.· The room was full of eager young faces.· We waited in eager anticipation.
eager to work or learn: · She hasn’t much experience but she’s very keen.· John was a keen student who worked very hard.
doing something in a very enthusiastic way, especially supporting something or making sure that people obey rules: · She was a zealous supporter of the revolution.· The company has been extremely zealous in defending its interests.· Officials have been very zealous in the application of the new regulations.
[only before noun] written used when you want to emphasize that someone does something a lot or is very interested in something: · an avid golfer· She was an avid reader all her life.· I’ve become an avid collector of his work.· Henry is an avid fan of the sport.· As a schoolboy he had an avid interest in birds.
written believing or feeling something very strongly and sincerely: · Galinsoga was one of Franco’s most fervent supporters.· One of Allen 's fervent admirers was Richard Nixon.· her fervent belief in promoting the work of good women artists
British English informal to like something very much and be very interested in it: · My sister’s mad about horses.· Since you’re so mad about clothes, you can help me choose a wedding dress.
to be very eager to do something: · I can’t wait to get started.
to feel pleased and excited because you know that something is going to happen soon: · I’m looking forward to the vacation.
Longman Language Activatora strong feeling/belief · The subject of abortion always arouses strong emotions.· Stapleton has very strong views on capital punishment.· She had a strong urge to sell everything she owned and travel abroad.· The new police have received strong support from local residents.
a feeling that is intense is extremely strong: · It would give me intense pleasure to beat him at tennis.· As we waited for the winner to be announced, the excitement was intense.· Every car was stopped and searched, which caused intense annoyance to the drivers.
involving strong feelings, especially about what is right and wrong: · I remember many passionate arguments taking place around this table.passionate about: · He's passionate about the need to protect the environment.passionate believer/opponent/supporter etc: · Thatcher has always been a passionate believer in the ideals of a free market economy.
having a great effect on someone: · Jealousy is a very powerful emotion.· Her desire to hit him was so powerful that she had to force herself to leave the room at once.
a deep feeling is one that you feel very strongly, especially a feeling of love, disappointment, or sympathy: · I have always had a deep affection for your family.· The news came as a deep disappointment to us all.· Please accept our deepest sympathies. (=used when someone has died)
very strong and sincere: · Despite her troubled life she has always had a fervent belief in God.fervent admirer/supporter/believer etc: · Most of the people here are fervent supporters of self-determination.
formal very strong and sincere: · He was a man of strong beliefs and had always given ardent support to the Reform cause.· Even his most ardent supporters disagreed with this move.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY a fervent supporter of human rightsCOLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES
believing or feeling something very strongly and sincerely SYN strong: a fervent supporter of human rights formal (=used when saying that you hope very much that something will or will not happen)· It is our fervent hope that change is coming.
(=very enthusiastic)· She is an ardent supporter of the government's proposed tax reforms.
(=a strong wish)· To die for Ireland was the fervent wish of every true patriot.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADVERB· And then, miraculously it seemed, the most fervent of Frere's prayers was answered.· And it did this because it demonstrated that they were among the most fervent believers in the primacy of economic life.· This is some of the best and most fervent writing sport has seen.· They remain among the most fervent participants in politics.· My most fervent hope is that this work has been done with the accuracy and fairness intended.· He became the most fervent sort of convert.
NOUN· A fervent supporter of Home Rule, he had converted to the Roman Catholic faith.
a fervent appeal for peacefervent admirer/believer etc a fervent supporter of human rights—fervently adverb