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devotion1[uncountable, singular] devotion (to somebody/something) great love, care, and support for someone or something His devotion to his wife and family is touching.2[uncountable, singular] devotion (to s [..]
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devotionearly 13c., from Old French devocion "devotion, piety," from Latin devotionem (nominative devotio), noun of action from past participle stem of devovere "dedicate by a vow, sacrifice on [..]
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devotiondedication, faith, or sincere belief.
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devotionfeelings of ardent love; "their devotion to each other was beautiful" commitment to some purpose; "the devotion of his time and wealth to science" i [..]
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devotionFor a farmer to dream of showing his devotion to God, or to his family, denotes plenteous crops and peaceful neighbors. To business people, this is a warning that nothing is to be gained by deceit. For a young woman to dream of being devout, implies her chastity and an adoring husband.
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devotion(n) feelings of ardent love(n) commitment to some purpose(n) religious zeal; the willingness to serve God(n) (usually plural) religious observance or prayers (usually spoken silently)
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devotiondevotio, pietas
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devotionA mild type of mental aberration variously produced; in love, by a surplus of blood; in religion, by chronic dyspepsia. DIVINATION
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