Definitions for devotiondɪˈvoʊ ʃən

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Random House Webster's College Dictionary

de•vo•tiondɪˈvoʊ ʃən(n.)

  1. earnest attachment to a cause, person, etc.

  2. profound dedication, esp. to religion; consecration.

  3. the act of devoting.

  4. Often, devotions. religious observance or worship; a form of prayer or worship for special use.

    Category: Religion

Origin of devotion:

1150–1200; (< AF) < LL

Princeton's WordNet

  1. devotion, devotedness(noun)

    feelings of ardent love

    "their devotion to each other was beautiful"

  2. devotion(noun)

    commitment to some purpose

    "the devotion of his time and wealth to science"

  3. idolatry, devotion, veneration, cultism(noun)

    religious zeal; the willingness to serve God

  4. devotion(noun)

    (usually plural) religious observance or prayers (usually spoken silently)

    "he returned to his devotions"

Kernerman English Learner's Dictionary

  1. devotion(noun)ɪˈvoʊ ʃən

    strong love or commitment

    devotion to his family; her devotion to finding a cure; ***devotion to God

Wiktionary

  1. devotion(Noun)

    The act or state of devoting or being devoted

  2. devotion(Noun)

    Feelings of strong or fervent affection; dedication

  3. devotion(Noun)

    Religious veneration, zeal, or piety

  4. devotion(Noun)

    A prayer

Webster Dictionary

  1. Devotion(noun)

    the act of devoting; consecration

  2. Devotion(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

  3. Devotion(noun)

    act of devotedness or devoutness; manifestation of strong attachment; act of worship; prayer

  4. Devotion(noun)

    disposal; power of disposal

  5. Devotion(noun)

    a thing consecrated; an object of devotion


Translations for devotion

Kernerman English Multilingual Dictionary

devotion(noun)

great love

her undying devotion for her children.

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