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   de·vo·tion

   /dəˈvōSH(ə)n/

   noun

   • 1. love, loyalty, or enthusiasm for a person, activity, or cause: "his courage and 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. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › devotionDevotion Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Devotion means faithfulness to something or someone, or religious fervor. Learn the synonyms, examples, word history, and etymology of devotion from Merriam-Webster.

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   Devotion means loyalty and love or care for someone or something, or the fact of following religious teachings or worship. Learn more about the word, its pronunciation, synonyms, and translations.

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5. 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.

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

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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.

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

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   Devotion is the strong love or loyalty that you show to someone or something. Learn more about the word family, related topics and examples of devotion in different contexts.

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

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   Devotion is a noun that means great love, care and support for somebody or something, or the action of spending a lot of time or energy on something. Learn how to use it in different contexts, such as family, religion and work, with synonyms and pictures.