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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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   DEVOTION definition: 1. loyalty and love or care for someone or something: 2. the fact of following religious…. Learn more.

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   1. profound dedication; consecration. 2. earnest attachment to a cause, person, etc. 3. an assignment or appropriation to any purpose, cause, etc. the devotion of one's wealth and time to scientific advancement. 4. (often devotions) Ecclesiast. religious observance or worship; a form of prayer or worship for special use.

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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.

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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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   1. Devotion is great love, affection, or admiration for someone. [...] 2. Devotion is commitment to a particular activity. [...] 3. Devotion is religious worship or strong religious feeling. [...] More. Synonyms of 'devotion' • love, passion, affection [...] • dedication, commitment, loyalty [...] • worship, reverence, spirituality [...] More.

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   devotion. noun. /dɪˈvəʊʃn/. /dɪˈvəʊʃn/. [uncountable, singular] devotion (to somebody/something) great love, care and support for somebody/something. His devotion to his wife and family is touching. Extra Examples.