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   devotion

   /dɪˈvəʊʃn/

   noun

   • 1. love, loyalty, or enthusiasm for a person or activity: "his devotion to duty never wavered" Similar loyaltyfaithfulnessfidelitytruenessstaunchnesssteadfastnessconstancycommitmentadherenceallegiancededicationdevoutnessfondnessloveadmirationaffectionattentivenesscarecaringwarmnessclosenessOpposite disloyaltyindifferencehatred
   • ▪ religious worship or observance: "the order's aim was to live a life of devotion" Similar devoutnesspietyreligiousnessspiritualitygodlinessholinesssanctitysaintliness
   • ▪ prayers or religious observances: "she went to her devotions" Similar religious worshipworshipreligious observanceprayersvespersmatinsprayer meetingchurch service

   Word Origin Middle English: from Latin devotio(n-), from devovere ‘consecrate’ (see devote).

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDEVOTION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   devotion noun [U] (RELIGION) the fact of following religious teachings, or religious worship: in devotion He knelt in humble devotion. devotions [ plural ] acts of religious worship, especially prayers: The music was performed as part of their religious devotions. See more.

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   1. a. : religious fervor : piety. b. : an act of prayer or private worship usually used in plural. during his morning devotions. c. : a religious exercise or practice other than the regular corporate (see corporate sense 2) worship of a congregation. 2. a. : the act of dedicating something to a cause, enterprise, or activity : the act of devoting.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishDEVOTION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Devotion is great love, affection, or admiration for someone. At first she was flattered by his devotion. Synonyms: love , passion , affection , intensity More Synonyms of devotion

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › devotionDEVOTION Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   The noun devotion refers to profound dedication or earnest attachment to a cause, person, or deity. How does devotion compare to love and affection? Learn more on Thesaurus.com.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishdevotion noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   [uncountable, singular] devotion (to somebody/something) the action of spending a lot of time or energy on something synonym dedication. his devotion to duty. Her devotion to the job left her with very little free time. Extra Examples. Oxford Collocations Dictionary. [uncountable] religious worship.

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › devotionDevotion - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   If you feel loyal and loving toward someone or something, that's devotion. If your devotion to your pet hamster truly knows no limits, you might splurge on a solid-gold hamster wheel. Devotion also means a commitment or dedication to some purpose.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › devotionDevotion - definition of devotion by The Free Dictionary

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   n. 1. Ardent, often selfless affection and dedication, as to a person or principle. 2. Religious ardor or zeal; piety. 3. a. often devotions An act of religious observance or prayer, especially when private. b. A religious text presenting a prayer, frequently accompanied by an introductory scriptural passage and a homiletic gloss. 4.

9. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › devotiondevotion | meaning of devotion in Longman Dictionary of...

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   devotion meaning, definition, what is devotion: the strong love that you show when you p...: Learn more.

10. www.britannica.com › dictionary › devotionDevotion Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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    DEVOTION meaning: 1 : a feeling of strong love or loyalty the quality of being devoted often + to; 2 : the use of time, money, energy, etc., for a particular purpose.

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › devotiondevotion | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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    devotion meaning: 1. great love or loyalty for someone or something: 2. strong religious belief or behaviour. Learn more.