Collocations for "passionate"
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "passionate" in context.
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passionate
ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.adj
- a passionate [lover, partner, wife, husband, boyfriend, girlfriend]
- had a passionate [romance, affair, relationship] (with)
- were [embroiled, involved, caught up in] a passionate [romance]
- is passionate about [politics, football, new technology]
- was passionate in her pursuit of [happiness, success]
- a passionate [advocate, supporter, defender, fan] (of)
- a passionate [commitment, devotion, dedication] (to)
- a passionate [argument, debate, discussion] [about]
- a passionate [argument] [about, on, over, as to]
- a passionate defense of
- use passionate [language, gestures, expressions]
- gave a passionate speech [to, about]
- made a passionate plea [for, to]
- [sing, play, perform] to a passionate [crowd, audience, public]
'passionate' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):