devotion — Dizionario inglese

Sostantivo

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

   Uso

   • non numerabile
   • usually

   Sinonimi

   dedication

   Esempi

   deep devotion

   blind devotion

   Altri esempi (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.

   Uso

   • non numerabile
   • usually

   Esempi

   He showed great devotion to his religious practices.

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

   Uso

   • numerabile
   • usually

4. Religious offerings; alms.

   Uso

   • in-plural
   • obsoleto
   • non numerabile
   • usually

Sostantivo

1. feelings of ardent love

   Sinonimi

   devotedness

   Termini più generali

   love

   Esempi

   their devotion to each other was beautiful

2. commitment to some purpose

   Termini più generali

   commitmentallegianceloyaltydedication

   Esempi

   the devotion of his time and wealth to science

3. religious zeal; the willingness to serve God

   Sinonimi

   venerationcultism

   Termini più generali

   worship

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

   Termini più generali

   prayersupplication

   Esempi

   he returned to his devotions