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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 sentences

  • “Her devotion to her patients earned her the hospital's highest award.”
  • “The old man's devotion to his garden showed in every neatly trimmed hedge.”

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

Synonyms for devotion

  • dedication
  • commitment
  • loyalty

Antonyms

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