devotion
gb/dɪvˈoʊʃən/ us/dɪvˈoʊʃən/
B1
English
~ 2700
Senses
0 senses
Noun
B1
state
1
Strong love and loyalty
A deep feeling of love and care for someone or something, and wanting to support them.
Usage pattern:
devotion to [someone/something]
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'devotion' with 'emotion.' 'Devotion' implies loyalty and commitment, not just feelings.
Synonyms
dedication (Focuses more on committed effort rather than emotional attachment.)
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loyalty (Stresses faithfulness and reliability, sometimes without the deep emotional aspect.)
Antonyms
disloyalty (Lack of faithfulness or support toward someone or something.)
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indifference (Lack of interest or emotional connection.)
Collocations
devotion to duty
|lifelong devotion
|show devotion
|true devotion
Themes
emotions
|relationships
|values
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- Her devotion to her children is clear in everything she does.
- The nurse showed great devotion to her patients.
- He earned respect for his devotion to the cause.
- Their devotion to each other lasted a lifetime.
- The soldier’s devotion to duty was admired by all.
Learner examples
- I admire her devotion to her family.
- He has great devotion to his job.
- My dog shows devotion to me every day.
- Her devotion to her work is strong.
Noun
B2
action
2
Religious worship or practice
Time spent praying or doing things to show love for God or a religion.
Usage pattern:
morning devotions
Common mistake:
Learners might confuse 'devotion' in this sense with general loyalty; here it refers specifically to religious acts.
Synonyms
worship (General term for showing reverence to a deity; can be broader than 'devotion'.)
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prayer (Specific act of speaking to a deity; can be part of devotion.)
Antonyms
irreverence (Lack of respect for religious practices.)
Collocations
morning devotion
|daily devotion
|act of devotion
Themes
religion
|spirituality
Examples
- She spends an hour each morning in private devotion.
- The monks gathered for their evening devotions.
- His daily devotions are important to his spiritual life.
Learner examples
- I read the Bible during my morning devotion.
- He does his devotions before breakfast.
- They meet for group devotion on Sundays.
Grammar
Dictionary form
devotion
IPA
GB/dɪvˈoʊʃən/
US/dɪvˈoʊʃən/
Syllables & stress
de - vo - tion (3 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (vo)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: devotion
- Plural: devotion, devotions
Word family
Expressions
act of devotion
1/ˈækt əv dɪvˈoʊʃən/
fixed phrase
Action showing deep respect or loyalty
Something you do to show your love, loyalty, or respect for someone or something.
Examples
- He built the school as an act of devotion to his hometown.
- Caring for the sick was seen as an act of devotion.
devotion to duty
1/dɪvˈoʊʃən tə dˈuti/
fixed phrase
Strong commitment to responsibilities
Being very serious about doing your job or responsibilities well.
Examples
- The firefighter’s devotion to duty saved many lives.
- Her devotion to duty earned her a promotion.