devotionnoun [ U ]
uk/dɪˈvəʊ.ʃən/us/dɪˈvoʊ.ʃən/devotion noun [ U ] (LOYALTY)
loyalty and love or care for someone or something:
He inspired respect and devotion from his pupils.
She will be remembered for her selfless/unstinting devotion to the cause.
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Loyal, faithful & dependable
- a man/woman of his/her word idiom
- a safe pair of hands idiom
- allegiance
- be as good as your word idiom
- be there for sb idiom
- faithfulness
- fealty
- fidelity
- fiduciary
- hand
- loyal
- paid-up
- stand
- staunchly
- straight
- straight arrow idiom
- the Pledge of Allegiance
- true-blue
- trustworthy
- word
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devotion noun [ U ] (RELIGION)
religious worship:
He knelt in humble devotion.
devotions [ plural ]
acts of religious worship, especially prayers
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Religious ceremonies & prayers
- alleluia
- amen
- anoint
- baptism
- bar mitzvah
- blessing
- burnt offering
- confirm
- confirmation
- consecrate
- creed
- dedicate
- Eucharist
- incense
- matins
- ordination
- Our Father
- pray
- prayer
- sermon
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