Definitions for devotion
dɪˈvoʊ ʃənde·vo·tion

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:4.3 / 6 votes

1. devotion, devotednessnoun

   feelings of ardent love

   "their devotion to each other was beautiful"

2. devotionnoun

   commitment to some purpose

   "the devotion of his time and wealth to science"

3. idolatry, devotion, veneration, cultismnoun

   religious zeal; the willingness to serve God

4. devotionnoun

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

   "he returned to his devotions"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. devotionnoun

   The act or state of devoting or being devoted

2. devotionnoun

   Feelings of strong or fervent affection; dedication

3. devotionnoun

   Religious veneration, zeal, or piety

4. devotionnoun

   A prayer

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. DEVOTIONnoun

   Etymology: devotion, French; devotio, Latin.

   1. The state of being consecrated or dedicated.2. Piety; acts of religion.

   Mean time her warlike brother on the seas
   His waving streamers to the winds displays,
   And vows for his return, with vain devotion, pays. Dryd.

   3. An act of external worship.

   Religious minds are inflamed with the love of publick devotion. Richard Hooker.

   For as I passed by and beheld your devotion, I found an altar with this inscription, To the unknown God. Acts xvii. 23.

   In vain doth man the name of just expect,
   If his devotions he to God neglect. John Denham.

   4. Prayer; expression of devotion.

   An aged holy man,
   That day and night said his devotion,
   No other worldly business did apply. Fairy Queen, b. i.

   Your devotion has its opportunity: we must pray always, but chiefly at certain times. Thomas Sprat, Sermons.

   5. The state of the mind under a strong sense of dependance upon God.

   Grateful to acknowledge whence his good
   Descends, thither with heart, and voice, and eyes
   Directed in devotion, to adore
   And worship God supreme, who made him chief
   Of all his works. John Milton, Paradise Lost, b. vii. l. 514.

   From the full choir, when loud Hosanna’s rise,
   And swell the pomp of dreadful sacrifice;
   Amid’ that scene, if some relenting eye
   Glance on the stone where our cold reliques lie,
   Devotion ’s self shall steal a thought from heav’n,
   One human tear shall drop, and be forgiv’n. Alexander Pope.

   Devotion may be considered either as an exercise of publick or private prayers at set times and occasions, or as a temper of the mind, a state and disposition of the heart, which is rightly affected with such exercises. Law on Christ’s Perfection.

   6. An act of reverence, respect, or ceremony.

   Whither away so fast?
   —— No farther than the Tower; and, as I guess,
   Upon the like devotion as yourselves,
   To gratulate the gentle princes there. William Shakespeare, Richard III.

   7. Strong affection; ardent love; such as makes the lover the sole property of the person loved.

   Be opposite, all planets of good luck,
   To my proceedings, if, with pure heart’s love,
   Immaculate devotion, holy thoughts,
   I tender not thy beauteous princely daughter. William Shakespeare, R. III.

   He had a particular reverence for the person of the king, and the more extraordinary devotion for that of the prince, as he had had the honour to be trusted with his education. Clar.

   8. Disposal; power; state of dependance on any one.

   Arundel-castle would keep that rich corner of the country at his majesty’s devotion. Edward Hyde, b. viii.

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1. Devotion

   Devotion is a 1974 song by R&B band Earth, Wind & Fire, which was written by Maurice White and Philip Bailey. It is included on the band's 1974 album, Open Our Eyes as well as their live 1975 album Gratitude. "Devotion" peaked at numbers 23 and 33 on the Billboard R&B and Pop Singles charts.

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1. devotion

   Devotion is characterized by profound dedication, loyalty, or commitment towards someone or something. It can often be associated with religious worship, admiration for a particular person or a strong passion for an activity. It involves showing a constant interest and engagement, often requiring time, attention, and effort. Devotion also embodies feelings of love and affection.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:3.0 / 2 votes

1. Devotionnoun

   the act of devoting; consecration

2. Devotionnoun

   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. Devotionnoun

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

4. Devotionnoun

   disposal; power of disposal

5. Devotionnoun

   a thing consecrated; an object of devotion

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1. Devotion

   Devotion is the eleventh studio album by Christian pop rock band Newsboys, released in November 2004. It is a follow-up album to the band's first worship-oriented project, Adoration. The album debuted at No. 5 on the Top Christian Albums chart, and at No. 56 on the Billboard 200 charts. Several Christian artists made guest appearances on the album, including Rebecca St. James, Bethel World Outreach Choir, Stuart Garrard of Delirious?, and Jon Ellis of Tree63. The album's artwork includes photography of the band by Jimmy Abegg on a valley floor next to the Natchez Trace Parkway Bridge in Williamson County, Tennessee. Because of the bridge's unique design which eliminates any spandrel columns, the perspective on many of photographs leverages the non-blocked views of the scenery and sky on the far side of the bridge behind the band.

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1. devotionverb

   Completely an act of expressing such an indication of choice of action in a soul contract for completion. 1.) love, loyalty, or enthusiasm for a person, activity, or cause. Prayers, religious worship or observances. 'consecrate'

   Devotion is such as an act of discipline towards your personal chosen beliefs.

   Etymology: Purpose

   
   

   Submitted by Tehorah_Elyon on April 18, 2024  

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1. devotion

   Song lyrics by devotion -- Explore a large variety of song lyrics performed by devotion on the Lyrics.com website.

Matched Categories

1. • Commitment
   • Love
   • Prayer

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How to pronounce devotion?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say devotion in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of devotion in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of devotion in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of devotion in a Sentence

1. Aristotle, unknown:

   A tyrant must put on the appearance of uncommon devotion to religion. Subjects are less apprehensive of illegal treatment from a ruler whom they consider god-fearing and pious. On the other hand, they do less easily move against him, believing that he has the gods on his side.

2. Jane Austen:

   Everybody likes to go their own way - to choose their own time and manner of devotion.

3. Craig McKenzie:

   The only ammunition against reckless discouragement is relentless devotion.

4. Hillary Clinton:

   Joe Biden is Joe Biden and Vice President, like millions of others, I admire Joe Biden devotion to family, Joe Biden grace in grief, Joe Biden grit and determination on behalf of the middle class, and Joe Biden unyielding faith in America's promise.

5. Christen Kuikoua:

   I learned the truth about love—it is not the fantasy of romance, nor the passion of fleeting desire. True love is a quiet force, born in the work of togetherness, in the tender care of two souls deeply committed. It is the sweet agony of devotion, where hearts don't just meet, they labor to understand, nurture, and endure.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=devotion
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Devotion
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=devotion
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Devotion
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/devotion
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=devotion
8. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=devotion