noun

devotion

dih-VOH-shuhn

noun

Strong love, loyalty, or commitment to a person, cause, or activity.

"Her devotion to her students was obvious in every lesson she taught."

"The dog's devotion to its owner never wavered."

Deep religious commitment or worship.

"The monks spent hours each day in quiet devotion."

How to Use Devotion

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDeep, loyal commitment to a person, cause, or faith.

Common pairings

devotion to duty religious devotion with devotion

devotions plural

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From Old French devocion, from Latin dēvōtiō, from dēvovēre, "to vow or dedicate."

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