noun. Ardent, often selfless affection and dedication, as to a person or principle.

noun. Religious ardor or zeal; piety.

noun. undefined

noun. An act of religious observance or prayer, especially when private.

noun. A religious text presenting a prayer, frequently accompanied by an introductory scriptural passage and a homiletic gloss.

noun. The act of devoting or the state of being devoted.

noun. The act of devoting; a definitive setting apart, appropriating, or consecrating: as, the devotion of one's means to a certain purpose; the devotion of one's life to the service of God.

noun. The state of being devoted.

noun. Earnest and faithful service arising from love, friendship, patriotism, etc.; enthusiastic manifestation of attachment.

noun. Close attention or application in general: as, his devotion to this pursuit impaired his health.

noun. An act of worship; a religious exercise.

noun. Alms given as an act of worship; offerings made at divine service.

noun. Something consecrated; an object of devotion.

noun. Power of devoting or applying to use; disposal; bidding.

noun. Synonyms Consecration, dedication, devotedness.

noun. 2 . Piety, Godliness, etc. (See religion.)

noun. . Attachment, Affection, etc. (see love), zeal, fidelity, constancy.

noun. The act of devoting; consecration.

noun. 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.

noun. Act of devotedness or devoutness; manifestation of strong attachment; act of worship; prayer.

noun. Disposal; power of disposal.

noun. A thing consecrated; an object of devotion.

noun. See under Day.

noun. The act or state of devoting or being devoted.

noun. Feeling of strong or fervent affection; dedication

noun. Religious veneration, zeal, or piety.

noun. A prayer (often found in the plural)

noun. religious zeal; the willingness to serve God

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

noun. commitment to some purpose

noun. feelings of ardent love

"[Page 27] hair which trails on the floor as she kneels, her wan, brown, pathetic face raised suppliantly in devotion, is one of the prettiest, though most common, sights in Mexico on Sunday morning."

addiction  application  appropriation  consecration  constancy  

love  

Laotian  Ocean  commotion  demotion  emotion  

affection  enthusiasm  faith  generosity  gratitude  

Amor  Christian love  Eros  Platonic love  abandon