devotion
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4.6
- noun
- /dɪˈvoʊʃən/
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devoción
- His heartfelt devotion to his faith was evident in the way he cared for others.
- devotion to God
- religious devotion
- great devotion
You're praying to the Buddha with all your hearts devotion.
- You're praying to the Buddha with all your hearts devotion.
- You want to impress them with your status, your wealth, your ancestry, your devotion to the gods.
- It's spiritual devotion, it's commitment, it's trust in God, it's obedience.
- It's seeking the Creator within yourself through meditation, prayer, intercession, worship, devotion.
- And, and spiritual devotion becomes part of what you're getting, you know, you're suffusing your mind with.
- It is under the rubric of your devotion to God, your obedience to God, that you should love your neighbor.
- Conceived in conscious imitation of the Roman legions, eagle standard soldiers regarded these totems with reverence and devotion.
- We wanted to transport visitors to a time when devotion to these goddesses was at its height.
- And I think if we sort of abandoned the the monkish devotion to I'm never, never again shall meet past my lips.
- When we talk about devotion being the way, people think devotion means going to the temple, going to church, Oregon, a mosque.
Examples
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There are no roads up to Zeriba; it is devotion and faith that bring these pilgrims there.
Academic text (2008) -
It was a test of Abraham's faith, of his devotion to God.
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When the God is the first thing in your life, building a family centered around that devotion to God seems like the best available option.
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"My devotion to your house, O God, burns in me like a fire. "
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One of the most significant differences involves religious devotion and family support.
Academic text (1997) -
And may the devotion of you and your followers strengthen the whole church.
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It's spiritual devotion, it's commitment, it's trust in God, it's obedience.
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They always respected your parents' devotion to their faith.
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We vow our everlasting devotion.
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As for me, I am especially honored to meet you, as all of Christendom knows of your steadfast devotion to the faith.
Synonyms
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1.3
Strong and lasting support for a person, group, or idea
438
2.0
An activity or interest someone loves and spends time on
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3.9
Giving time and effort to a job, purpose, or person
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7.7
A strong religious feeling and respect that leads to regular prayer and kind actions
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8.1
Strong belief in a god or gods and serious practice of that belief
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6.4
Deep love and worship given to God in a religion
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7.8
Strong respect for someone or something, often shown in a religious way
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6.7
A strong religious feeling that makes a person pray or worship regularly
1
7.9
A deep religious feeling shown in prayer and good deeds
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5.0
A strong belief in and regular practice of a religion
A deep, quiet feeling when someone talks to God
A strong, loving loyalty and care for someone or something
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Etymology
Devotion comes from the Latin root devovēre meaning 'to vow' or 'to dedicate', and this is the same root behind devote and vow, so religious devotion means deep dedication or loving service in worship.