Synonyms: fan
Definition: a device for creating a current of air by movement of a surface or surfaces
Similar words: device
Definition: an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose
Usage: the device is small enough to wear on your wrist; a device intended to conserve water
Synonyms: fan, buff, devotee, lover
Definition: an ardent follower and admirer
Similar words: follower
Definition: a person who accepts the leadership of another
Synonyms: sports fan, rooter, fan
Definition: an enthusiastic devotee of sports
Similar words: partisan, partizan, enthusiast
Definition: an ardent and enthusiastic supporter of some person or activity
Synonyms: fan
Definition: make (an emotion) fiercer
Usage: fan hatred
Similar words: intensify, heighten, deepen, compound
Definition: make more intense, stronger, or more marked
Usage: The efforts were intensified, Her rudeness intensified his dislike for her; Pot smokers claim it heightens their awareness; This event only deepened my convictions
Synonyms: fan
Definition: strike out (a batter), (of a pitcher)
Similar words: strike out
Definition: put out or be put out by a strikeout
Usage: Oral struck out three batters to close the inning
Definition: separate the chaff from by using air currents
Usage: She stood there winnowing chaff all day in the field
Similar words: sieve, sift, strain
Definition: separate by passing through a sieve or other straining device to separate out coarser elements
Usage: sift the flour
Synonyms: fan
Definition: agitate the air
Definition: move or cause to move back and forth
Usage: The chemist shook the flask vigorously; My hands were shaking