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- DictionaryDe·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"
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.
DEVOTION definition: 1. loyalty and love or care for someone or something: 2. the fact of following religious…. Learn more.
noun. profound dedication, especially to religion. earnest attachment to a cause, person, etc. Synonyms: ardor, zeal. an assignment or appropriation to any purpose, cause, etc.: the devotion of one's wealth and time to scientific advancement. Often devotions.
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.
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.
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 religious observance or prayer, especially when private. b. A religious text presenting a prayer, frequently accompanied by an introductory scriptural passage and a homiletic gloss. 4.
Jun 2, 2024 · devotion (usually uncountable, plural devotions) ( uncountable) The act or state of devoting or being devoted. ( uncountable) Feeling of strong or fervent affection; dedication. ( uncountable) Religious veneration, zeal, or piety.
Definition of devotion noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Devotion definition: Ardent, often selfless affection and dedication, as to a person or principle.
DEVOTION meaning: 1 : a feeling of strong love or loyalty the quality of being devoted often + to; 2 : the use of time, money, energy, etc., for a particular purpose.
