fanned

Meanings

• Verb

  To spread out a fan or to fan something, as if using a fan.

  - "She fanned herself with a palm leaf to cool down."
  - "The wind fanned the flames of the fire."
  - "He fanned the embers to keep the fire burning."

• Verb

  To distribute or broadcast something, as if using a fan.

  - "The news was fanned out to the public through social media."
  - "The rumors were fanned by the media."
  - "The legend was fanned by the storyteller."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with fanned
branned , mannered , planned

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Variants

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fan , fanned , fanner , fanners , fanning , fans , fan out , fanned out , fanning out , fans out

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Etymology

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The word 'fanned' comes from the Old French word 'faner', which means 'to beat' or 'to strike'. This is because the action of using a fan involves striking the air to create a breeze.

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Trivia

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1. The world's largest fan is located in Texas, USA, and measures 32 feet in diameter.

2. In ancient China, fans were made from ostrich feathers and were considered luxury items.

3. Fans have been used in various forms since ancient times, including as early as the Egyptian civilization.

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Related Concepts

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1. Fan: A flat piece of material on a handle, used to cool down or to create a breeze by waving it.

2. Fanfare: A loud, grandiose musical fanfare is played to announce the arrival of an important person or event.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'fanned' has been used metaphorically to describe the spreading or broadcasting of rumors or news. In art, fans have been used as symbols of wealth and status. In music, the term 'fan' refers to a devoted supporter of a particular artist or band.

How to Memorize "fanned"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine holding a fan and waving it to create a breeze. Visualize the air moving as you wave the fan.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'fanned' with the image of a fan being used to create a breeze or to spread something.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Fans Fan Air' to remember the meaning of 'fanned' as 'to spread out a fan or to fan something'.

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