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devotion

[dih-voh-shuhn] / dɪˈvoʊ ʃən /


Usage

What are other ways to say devotion? Devotion is an intense love and steadfast, enduring loyalty to a person; it may also imply consecration to a cause. Love may apply to various kinds of regard: the charity of the Creator, reverent adoration toward God or toward a person, the relation of parent and child, the regard of friends for each other, or romantic feelings for another person, etc. Affection is a fondness for others that is enduring and tender, but calm. 

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Rothschild’s mother, Betty, had instilled in her son knowledge of and devotion to the Jewish faith.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

In reality, it was thanks to her devotion that they added years of life.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

Rossini’s devotion, undoubtedly sincere, was never permitted to cloud his humor.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

This devotion to authenticity is one of Thompson’s cornerstones.

From Salon • May 15, 2026

His devotion to its progress, like his devotion to the church, was the anchoring force in my life throughout this past summer.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver




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