devotion — English Dictionary

Noun

1. The act or state of devoting or being devoted; a feeling of being devoted (to something).

   Usage

   • Uncountable
   • usually

   Synonyms

   dedication

   Examples

   deep devotion

   blind devotion

   More examples (4)

   show devotion

   Her devotion to her family was clear in everything she did.

   The teacher’s devotion to her students inspired many.

   The book describes the knight’s devotion to his king.

2. Religious veneration, zeal, or piety.

   Usage

   • Uncountable
   • usually

   Examples

   He showed great devotion to his religious practices.

3. A prayer (often found in the plural).

   Usage

   • Countable
   • usually

4. Religious offerings; alms.

   Usage

   • in-plural
   • Obsolete
   • Uncountable
   • usually

Noun

1. feelings of ardent love

   Synonyms

   devotedness

   Broader terms

   love

   Examples

   their devotion to each other was beautiful

2. commitment to some purpose

   Broader terms

   commitmentallegianceloyaltydedication

   Examples

   the devotion of his time and wealth to science

3. religious zeal; the willingness to serve God

   Synonyms

   venerationcultism

   Broader terms

   worship

4. (usually plural) religious observance or prayers (usually spoken silently)

   Broader terms

   prayersupplication

   Examples

   he returned to his devotions