devotion

/dɪˈvoʊʃən/
nounIntermediate
general

Strong love, loyalty, or dedication to a person, cause, or activity

His devotion to his faith guided his daily life.

His strong religious beliefs influenced his actions and decisions.

She showed great devotion to her work, often staying late to complete projects.

She was deeply committed to her job and put in extra effort.

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Often implies a deep emotional or moral commitment.

Collocations

devotion tostrong commitment or loyalty towardact of devotiona ritual or action expressing deep commitment

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Related Phrases

devoted tophrase
committed to
act of devotionphrase
a ritual or action showing deep commitment

💡Pro Tip

Context Matters

Devotion can refer to religious faith, romantic love, or professional dedication. Pay attention to the context.

Gold Rule

Emotional Depth

Devotion implies a deep, often unconditional commitment, not just casual interest.

📖Word Origin

From Old French 'devocion', from Latin 'devotio' meaning 'devoutness'

📝Usage Notes

Often used in religious, romantic, or professional contexts to describe deep commitment.

Word Breakdown

devote
to dedicate or commit
root
+
-tion
the state or action of
suffix
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