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fan

[fan] / fæn /
NOUN
blower of air
Synonyms
WEAK
air conditioner blower flabellum palm leaf thermantidote ventilator
NOUN
person enthusiastic about an interest
Synonyms
STRONGEST
admirer buff devotee follower lover supporter
STRONG
addict adherent aficionado amateur bum freak groupie hound rooter votary zealot
WEAK
habitué
Antonyms
STRONGEST
adversary enemy opponent
VERB
blow on
Synonyms
STRONG
aerate air-condition air-cool cool refresh ruffle spread ventilate wind winnow
Antonyms
STRONG
close
VERB
provoke
Synonyms
STRONGEST
arouse excite rouse whip up
STRONG
agitate enkindle expand extend increase stimulate
WEAK
add fuel impassion stir up work up
Antonyms
STRONGEST
bore calm lull quiet
STRONG
abridge contract decrease lessen lower shorten shrink

Example Sentences

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Some of your fans have expressed disappointment that you’re trying to sell them something after focusing for so long on their inner lives.

From The Wall Street Journal

There has been an outcry from local authors and Virginia Woolf fans across the world as the iconic sea view from Talland House, St Ives, is set to be blocked by a five-storey development.

From BBC

It appears Ratcliffe's relationship with many of United's fans has been harmed too.

From BBC

These are tough times to be a Wales fan.

From BBC

Our league form has not been great but a cup run would be unbelievable for us and the fans.

From BBC

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.