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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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"As a new football fan I feel like I've been accepted straight into the fanbase because they're such a family," she adds.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

How about the fan in the Nolan Ryan jersey?

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

Moreno is competitive, a hardcore fan who regularly attends even spring training games.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

In Wilkinson’s case, her competitive edge comes from her massive fan community and the wide marketing reach she has because of them on social media.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

Then I went through the motions of opening my fan and doing a couple of turns before I stepped down.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu

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