Devotion

Word DEVOTION
Character 8
Hyphenation de vo tion
Pronunciations /dɪˈvəʊʃən/

Definitions and meanings of "Devotion"

What do we mean by devotion?

Ardent, often selfless affection and dedication, as to a person or principle. noun

Religious ardor or zeal; piety. noun

An act of religious observance or prayer, especially when private. noun

A religious text presenting a prayer, frequently accompanied by an introductory scriptural passage and a homiletic gloss. noun

The act of devoting or the state of being devoted. noun

The act of devoting; a definitive setting apart, appropriating, or consecrating: as, the devotion of one's means to a certain purpose; the devotion of one's life to the service of God. noun

The state of being devoted. noun

Earnest and faithful service arising from love, friendship, patriotism, etc.; enthusiastic manifestation of attachment. noun

Close attention or application in general: as, his devotion to this pursuit impaired his health. noun

An act of worship; a religious exercise. noun

Alms given as an act of worship; offerings made at divine service. noun

Something consecrated; an object of devotion. noun

Power of devoting or applying to use; disposal; bidding. noun

Synonyms Consecration, dedication, devotedness. noun

2 . Piety, Godliness, etc. (See religion.) noun

. Attachment, Affection, etc. (see love), zeal, fidelity, constancy. noun

The act of devoting; consecration. noun

The state of being devoted; addiction; eager inclination; strong attachment love or affection; zeal; especially, feelings toward God appropriately expressed by acts of worship; devoutness. noun

Act of devotedness or devoutness; manifestation of strong attachment; act of worship; prayer. noun

The act or state of devoting or being devoted.

Feeling of strong or fervent affection; dedication

Religious veneration, zeal, or piety.

A prayer (often found in the plural)

(in the plural) Religious offerings; alms.

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The word "devotion" in example sentences

[Page 27] hair which trails on the floor as she kneels, her wan, brown, pathetic face raised suppliantly in devotion, is one of the prettiest, though most common, sights in Mexico on Sunday morning. ❋ Unknown (1888)

Very little of what we call devotion seasons them. ❋ William Tuckwell (1874)

I use the word devotion specifically as it indicates love: these artists loved their patrons, they didn’t just serve them. ❋ KATHLEEN MCGOWAN (2010)

In this I meant recognition of what Simone Weil described this way: "I am an atheist and a Christian, for what we call God cannot possibly exist -- but the object of my devotion is not in vain." ❋ Jason Derr (2010)

The general would go on to say more, but nowhere in any of that condemnation was it possible to find a mention of the merciless savagery that had taken place in the name of devotion to God and the Quran. ❋ Dorothy Rabinowitz (2011)

Obviously that devotion is romantic, and here is the reason this scandal has engaged us for so long: its true center is not a particularly lurid and public divorce. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Among her friends, Amy’s heedless devotion is often cause for concern. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Work at home is tangled up in devotion and duty and love. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Watching these films, I realized that although one man may stand out more than others in devotion and leadership, war is filled with heroes -- the many unnamed heroes that even help to create the known heroes, or the simple heroism of risking your life for the defense of one's country. ❋ Linda (2009)

One may think that the Daughter is a sympathetic character, but what are we to make of the finale in which she leads the chorus in an impassioned tonal salute to her murdered father, justifying his crimes in the name of devotion to art? ❋ Heidi Waleson (2011)

Worldwide, Scarface the film has grossed $65 million in its original theatrical release in 1983, enjoying an unprecedented level of attention and devotion from a large and loyal fan base for more than 20 years. ❋ Unknown (2009)

"Lost" seems to breed obsessive types who are a study in devotion and intelligence. ❋ Unknown (2009)

As a Democrat, today I proclaim my Independence; I declare our right to continue to exist as a Free Country, a Country that we all have given our love in devotion to in order to uphold our belief in a World of Democracy .. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Always generous with his time, he has proved immensely helpful, but he never fails to remind me that devotion is the common thread running through all these colorful celebrations. ❋ Unknown (2007)

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