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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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   What is the meaning of devotion?

   • n. 2. profound dedication, esp. to religion; consecration. 3. the act of devoting. 4. Often, devotions. religious observance or worship; a form of prayer or worship for special use. Random House Kernerman Webster's College Dictionary, © 2010 K Dictionaries Ltd. Copyright 2005, 1997, 1991 by Random House, Inc. All rights reserved. 1. 2. 3. 4.

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   What is a profound devotion?

   • profound dedication, especially to religion. the devotion of one's wealth and time to scientific advancement. Often devotions. Ecclesiastical. religious observance or worship; a form of prayer or worship for special use.

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   Is devotion a religious noun?

   • The plural noun devotions can have a religious meaning too, meaning prayers offered to God. You heard the minister was hired for his devotion to God, but the fact that he fell asleep during devotions made you wonder. "Devotion."

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   What is the difference between devotion and devotion?

   • Devotion is great love, affection, or admiration for someone. At first she was flattered by his devotion. Devotion is commitment to a particular activity. I don't mean to keep criticising his devotion to his job. Devotion is religious worship or strong religious feeling. He was kneeling by his bed in an attitude of devotion.

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   Learn the meaning of devotion as a noun, with synonyms, examples, and word history. Devotion can mean religious fervor, dedication, or love, and comes from the verb devote.

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   Devotion is strong love, affection, or admiration for someone or something, or commitment to a particular activity. It can also mean religious worship or feeling, or prayers or observances.

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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.

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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.

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    Devotion is ardent, often selfless affection and dedication, as to a person or principle, or religious zeal or piety. Find different meanings, examples, and translations of devotion in various contexts and languages.