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Definition fan in British English

fan verb

[transitive] verb
/fæn/
1

to move a flat object backwards and forwards in front of your face in order to make you feel less hot

Example

The audience fanned themselves with their programmes.

Synonyms and related words
swing bounce rock
2

to make a fire burn more strongly by moving air onto it

Example

Strong winds fanned the fire, which soon spread.

Synonyms and related words
burn light blaze
Example

His excuses fanned her anger even further.

Example

a speech which fanned the flames of hatred

Synonyms and related words
show prove point to
Definition fan in British English