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Synonyms for affection

Grammar : Noun
Spell : uh-fek-shuhn
Phonetic Transcription : əˈfɛk ʃən

Top 10 synonyms for affection
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Définition of affection

Origin :
  • early 13c., "an emotion of the mind, passion, lust as opposed to reason," from Old French afection (12c.) "emotion, inclination, disposition; love, attraction, enthusiasm," from Latin affectionem (nominative affectio) "a relation, disposition; a temporary state; a frame, constitution," noun of state from past participle stem of afficere "to do something to, act on" (see affect (n.)). Sense developed from "disposition" to "good disposition toward" (late 14c.). Related: Affections.
  • noun strong fondness
Example sentences :
  • I know, better than you possibly can, what reasons I have to trust the strength of his affection.
  • Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child
  • "He is a good son to me," said Mrs. Rushton, with a glance of affection.
  • Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
  • Though passion may have strained it must not break our bonds of affection.
  • Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various
  • She had no affection for this selfish invalid, this weak, peevish bully.
  • Extract from : « Life and Death of Harriett Frean » by May Sinclair
  • Her affection concentrated on two objects, the house and Maggie, Maggie and the house.
  • Extract from : « Life and Death of Harriett Frean » by May Sinclair
  • He drew off: and then ran into the highest professions of reverence and affection for you.
  • Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
  • It is not easy for an Anglo-Saxon to confess the realities of affection in vital intimacies.
  • Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
  • But a sudden unaccustomed gust of affection swirled in the breast of the lad.
  • Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
  • In almost every play he speaks of flowers with affection and delight.
  • Extract from : « The Man Shakespeare » by Frank Harris
  • His affection for Cassius is not a virtue to one in especial.
  • Extract from : « The Man Shakespeare » by Frank Harris

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