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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.vocabulary.com › dictionary › devotionDevotion - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   noun. feelings of ardent love. “their devotion to each other was beautiful” synonyms: devotedness. see more. noun. religious zeal; the willingness to serve God. synonyms: cultism, idolatry, veneration. see more. noun. (usually plural) religious observance or prayers (usually spoken silently) “he returned to his devotions ” see more. Pronunciation.

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

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   2 days ago · 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.

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

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   great love or loyalty for someone or something: She will always be remembered for her devotion to her family. devotion noun [U] (RELIGION) strong religious belief or behaviour. (Definition of devotion from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of devotion. in Chinese (Traditional) 忠誠, 忠誠，忠實, 摯愛… See more.

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

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

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

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   [uncountable, singular] devotion (to somebody/something) the action of spending a lot of time or energy on something synonym dedication. her devotion to duty; Her devotion to the job left her with very little free time.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryDEVOTION definition in American English | Collins English...

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   5 days ago · (dɪvoʊʃən ) 1. uncountable noun. Devotion is great love, affection, or admiration for someone. At first she was flattered by his devotion. Synonyms: love, passion, affection, intensity More Synonyms of devotion. 2. uncountable noun. Devotion is commitment to a particular activity. ...devotion to the cause of the people and to socialism.

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

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   Define devotion. devotion synonyms, devotion pronunciation, devotion translation, English dictionary definition of devotion. n. 1. Ardent, often selfless affection and dedication, as to a person or principle. 2. Religious ardor or zeal; piety. 3. a. often devotions An act of...