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   passion

   /ˈpaʃn/

   noun

   • 1. strong and barely controllable emotion: "a man of impetuous passion"
   • ▪ a state or outburst of strong emotion: "oratory in which he gradually works himself up into a passion" Similar rageblind ragefit of rage/anger/tempertempertowering rageoutburst of angertantrumfuryfrenzyparoxysmfeverinformal:paddyinformal, dated:waxbatepaddywhack
   • ▪ intense sexual love: "their all-consuming passion for each other" Similar lovedesiresexual lovesexual desirelustardourhungeryearninglongingcravingadorationinfatuationlasciviousnesslustfulnessamour fourare:concupiscencenympholepsy
   • ▪ an intense desire or enthusiasm for something: "the English have a passion for gardens" Similar fervourardourintensityenthusiasmeagernesszealzealousnessvehemencevigouravidityavidnessfeelingemotionfireheatfierinessfiercenessexcitementenergyanimationgustozestzestfulnessspiritspiritednesscommitmentfanaticismviolencerare:fervencyardencypassionatenessenthusiasmlovemaniakeen interestfascinationobsessionfanaticismfixationpredilectioncompulsionappetiterelishpartialitylikinginterestweaknesspenchantaddictionfondnessinformal:thingyenrare:appetencyOpposite indifferenceapathy
   • ▪ a thing arousing great enthusiasm: "modern furniture is a particular passion of Bill's" Similar obsessionpreoccupationcrazemaniaragehobby horse
   • 2. the suffering and death of Jesus: "meditations on the Passion of Christ" Similar crucifixionpainsufferingagonymartyrdomrare:martyrization
   • ▪ an account of the Passion from any of the Gospels.
   • ▪ a musical setting of any of the biblical accounts of the Passion: "an aria from Bach's St Matthew Passion"

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French, from late Latin passio(n-) (chiefly a term in Christian theology), from Latin pati ‘suffer’.

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

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   PASSION definition: 1. a very powerful feeling, for example of sexual attraction, love, hate, anger, or other emotion…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of PASSION is the sufferings of Christ between the night of the Last Supper and his death. How to use passion in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Passion.

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   PASSION meaning: 1. a very powerful feeling, for example of sexual attraction, love, hate, anger, or other emotion…. Learn more.

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   a person toward whom one feels strong love or sexual desire. a strong or extravagant fondness, enthusiasm, or desire for anything: a passion for music. Synonyms: ardor, zeal, fervor. the object of such a fondness or desire: Accuracy became a passion with him. an outburst of strong emotion or feeling:

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishPASSION | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   PASSION definition: 1. a strong, sexual feeling for someone: 2. a strong belief in something or a strong feeling about…. Learn more.

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   Synonyms for PASSION: love, affection, devotion, enthusiasm, respect, fondness, desire, longing; Antonyms of PASSION: hatred, hate, hostility, loathing, animosity, rancor, antagonism, enmity.

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   Definition of passion noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   Passion is a strong emotion, usually related to love or anger. If on your first time out together your date falls on their knees and tells you they'd die for you — they're gripped by passion (or maybe just nuts).

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    Passion is a very strong feeling about something or a strong belief in something. He spoke with great passion. ...the passion and commitment of the Republican candidate.

11. www.onepa.gov.sg › passion-card › connect-with-usMyPAssion App - onePA

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    PAssion Members can view the latest PAssion merchants, deals and privileges via the application. With MyPAssion, members can login via Singpass to download their PAssion e-Card (s) to enjoy greater convenience at PAssion Merchants that accept the PAssion e-Card as a form of identity.