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Synonyms for devotion

Grammar : Noun
Spell : dih-voh-shuhn
Phonetic Transcription : dɪˈvoʊ ʃən

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Définition of devotion

Origin :
  • early 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 oneself, promise solemnly," from de- "down, away" (see de-) + vovere "to vow," from votum "vow" (see vow).
  • In ancient Latin, "act of consecrating by a vow," also "loyalty, fealty, allegiance;" in Church Latin, "devotion to God, piety." This was the original sense in English; the etymological sense, including secular situations, returned 16c. via Italian and French.
  • noun commitment; loyalty
Example sentences :
  • The devotion to and concern for our institutions are deep and sincere.
  • Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various
  • They will test our courage, our devotion to duty, and our concept of liberty.
  • Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various
  • The enemies of this faith know no god but force, no devotion but its use.
  • Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various
  • She was just eighteen, and Joe's devotion was very pleasant.
  • Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart
  • This they did as a recompense for our valour and devotion in our country's service.
  • Extract from : « Stories from Thucydides » by H. L. Havell
  • Earnestness and devotion are the chief characteristics of those pastors.
  • Extract from : « Camps, Quarters and Casual Places » by Archibald Forbes
  • There was no doubt that if he chose, he could still hold a woman's devotion.
  • Extract from : « Dust » by Mr. and Mrs. Haldeman-Julius
  • If, after all, my devotion to the father should wrong the children!
  • Extract from : « Night and Morning, Complete » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton
  • Yet your lordship's devotion to it is, perhaps, as great now as ever?
  • Extract from : « Night and Morning, Complete » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton
  • So, to-morrow I shall be at your devotion from day-light to day-light; nor will I be at home to any body.
  • Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 2 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson

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