Definitions for devotion
dɪˈvoʊ ʃənde·vo·tion

Princeton's WordNet(4.33 / 6 votes)Rate this definition:

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"

Wiktionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

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 Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

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.

Webster Dictionary(3.00 / 2 votes)Rate this definition:

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. 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

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. Eugene E. Brussell:

   A fanatic is one compelled to action by the need to find a strong meaning in life. The fanatic determines for himself what role he is to play in life, and his intense devotion to a cause is the means.

2. Jane Austen:

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

3. Tom Bunn:

   Any therapist can sign off on any kind of animal, science has proven that when dogs look at you with total devotion, it produces oxytocin, a hormone that shuts down the fear mechanism. The turkey, I don’t think so.

4. The King:

   Her reign was unequaled in its duration, its dedication and its devotion. Even as we grieve, we give thanks for this most faithful life.

5. Julia Hartz:

   Being an entrepreneur can be learned and that is exactly what I have done, you don’t have to be born with it, or have had the ‘lemonade stand.’ But, you do need to have the passion, devotion, conviction and sheer will and drive to make it happen.

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