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fan

Definition for fan

noun as in blower of air

Weak matches

air conditioner, blower, flabellum, palm leaf, thermantidote, ventilator

noun as in person enthusiastic about an interest

Strongest matches

admirer, buff, devotee, follower, lover, supporter

Strong matches

addict, adherent, aficionado, amateur, bum, freak, groupie, hound, rooter, votary, zealot

Weak match

habitué

verb as in blow on

Strong matches

aerate, air-condition, air-cool, cool, refresh, ruffle, spread, ventilate, wind, winnow

verb as in provoke

Strongest matches

arouse, excite, rouse, whip up

Strong matches

agitate, enkindle, expand, extend, increase, stimulate

Weak matches

add fuel, impassion, stir up, work up

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

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