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devotion

/dɪˈvəʊʃən/noun

The state of being deeply committed to a person, cause, or activity, or the act of committing yourself in that way.

Example sentence

  • Her devotion to her patients earned her the hospital's highest award.

Often plural in religious contexts: 'daily devotions' are prayers. 'Devotion to' is the usual pattern.

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