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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 does devotion mean?

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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 does devotion mean in a biography?

   • • But any investigation into his biography seems infinitely more satisfying by reason of his virtue, his courage and his devotion to duty. • Always an example of devotion to duty, and as unflinching as a hero in a book. devotion meaning, definition, what is devotion: the strong love that you show when you p...: Learn more.

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

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   Devotion is a noun that means great love, affection, or admiration for someone or something, or commitment to a particular activity. It can also mean religious worship or strong religious feeling. See synonyms, pronunciation, examples, and word origin.

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   Devotion means profound dedication or earnest attachment to a cause, person, or deity. Learn more about its origin, usage, and related words on Dictionary.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 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.