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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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   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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   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.

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

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   Devotion is religious worship or strong religious feeling. He was kneeling by his bed in an attitude of devotion. Synonyms: worship , reverence , spirituality , holiness More Synonyms of devotion

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.

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

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

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

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishDEVOTION | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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

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

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    1. earnest attachment to a cause, person, etc. 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. [1150–1200; (< Anglo-French) < Late Latin]

11. www.yourdictionary.com › devotionDevotion Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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    Devotion definition: Ardent, often selfless affection and dedication, as to a person or principle.