Devotion - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |dɪˈvəʊʃn|  American pronunciation of the word devotion
Brit.  |dɪˈvəʊʃ(ə)n|  British pronunciation of the word devotion

noun

- feelings of ardent love
their devotion to each other was beautiful
- commitment to some purpose
the devotion of his time and wealth to science
- religious zeal; the willingness to serve God (syn: veneration)
- (usually plural) religious observance or prayers (usually spoken silently)
he returned to his devotions

Extra examples

She has cared for the poor with selfless devotion.

The devotion they felt for each other was obvious.

The project will require the devotion of a great deal of time and money.

They spend an hour each morning at their devotions.

Devotion, by which we mean the soul's communion with God.

...Mother Theresa was often regarded as the embodiment of selfless devotion to others....

...valentines typically express the giver's everlasting love and devotion...

I'm tired of hearing politicians making pious pronouncements about their devotion to the people.

He has been criticized for his slavish devotion to the rules.

He swore his undying devotion to her.

...his undying devotion to his terminally ill wife is truly inspiring...

The mother is deeply impressed at his devotion to Jane.

I never saw greater devotion in any countenance.

Their devotion to their sovereign is staunch.

The urgency of desire and devotion.

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