devotion — 英語辞典

名詞

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

   用法

   • 不可算
   • usually

   同義語

   dedication

   例文

   deep devotion

   blind devotion

   その他の例文 (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.

   用法

   • 不可算
   • usually

   例文

   He showed great devotion to his religious practices.

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

   用法

   • 可算
   • usually

4. Religious offerings; alms.

   用法

   • in-plural
   • 廃語
   • 不可算
   • usually

名詞

1. feelings of ardent love

   同義語

   devotedness

   上位語

   love

   例文

   their devotion to each other was beautiful

2. commitment to some purpose

   上位語

   commitmentallegianceloyaltydedication

   例文

   the devotion of his time and wealth to science

3. religious zeal; the willingness to serve God

   同義語

   venerationcultism

   上位語

   worship

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

   上位語

   prayersupplication

   例文

   he returned to his devotions