devotion

[US]/dɪˈvəʊʃn/
[UK]/dɪˈvoʊʃn/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. dedication, loyalty, love.

Phrases & Collocations

unwavering devotion

devotion to duty

show devotion

devotion aura

Example Sentences

devotion to the cause of education

religious devotion to duty.

He had an unswerving devotion to duty.

The general had an unswerving devotion to duty.

Eleanor's devotion to her husband.

a life of holiness and total devotion to God.

The devotion of the aged couple is inspiring.

the devotion of one's time to scientific research

He is adorable for his devotion to science.

his courage and devotion to duty never wavered.

she cared for him with a devotion bordering on obsession.

His apish devotion irritated her.

His devotion to the cause of education is well-known.

They appreciated his devotion to work and freedom from vulgarity.

The spirit consists in whole-hearted devotion to public interests.

We looked up to you as a shining example of devotion to the scientific cause.

The judge praised the firefighters for their bravery and devotion to duty.

As devotion unites lovers,so perfidy estranges friends.

looked annoyance at the judge; looked his devotion to me.

She visited him every day he was in the hospital. There’s devotion for you.

Real-world Examples

Is it true that dogs show strong devotion to their masters?

Source: IELTS Vocabulary: Category Recognition

As for Jobs, his devotion was intense.

Source: Steve Jobs Biography

They are not anxious social climbers, and they have no devotion to material things.

Source: New Concept English. British Edition. Book Four (Translation)

While Carhartt has presented an unwavering devotion to workwear, there is a caveat.

Source: Wall Street Journal

The first conflict was over Raskin's devotion to the underpowered Motorola 6809 microprocessor.

Source: Steve Jobs Biography

Fans showed their devotion by waiting for hours to get tichkets for their concerts.

Source: People's Education Press High School English Volume 01-11 (Including Translations)

Catherine Nixey: The Queen's stoic devotion to her rule was legendary.

Source: The Economist (Video Edition)

The core values are credibility, team work, diligence and devotion.

Source: Interview speaking fluently.

For Mr Amash it is a devotion to liberty that does not always suit Republican priorities.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

And that devotion is true beyond humans.

Source: Science in 60 Seconds - Scientific American February 2021 Collection

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