Devotion /(?)/
De·vo·tion
Devotion
n.
- The act of devoting; consecration.
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The state of being devoted; addiction; eager inclination; strong attachment love or affection; zeal; especially, feelings toward God appropriately expressed by acts of worship; devoutness.
Genius animated by a fervent spirit of devotion.
- Act of devotedness or devoutness; manifestation of strong attachment; act of worship; prayer.
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Disposal; power of disposal. [Obs.]
They are entirely at our devotion, and may be turned backward and forward, as we please.
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A thing consecrated; an object of devotion. [R.]
Churches and altars, priests and all devotions, Tumbled together into rude chaos.
Phrases & Compounds
- Days of devotion
- See under Day.