
a. [ F. fervent, L. fervens, -entis. p. pr. of fervere o the boiling hot, to boil, glow. ]
The elements shall melt with fervent heat. 2 Pet. iii. 10. [ 1913 Webster ]
Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit. Rom. iii. 11. [ 1913 Webster ]
So spake the fervent angel. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]
A fervent desire to promote the happiness of mankind. Macaulay.
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Laboring fervently for you in prayers. Col. iv. 12. [ 1913 Webster ]