Englanti

devotion

gb/dɪvˈoʊʃən/ us/dɪvˈoʊʃən/
B1 Englanti
~ 2700
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Substantiivi B1 state
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Strong love and loyalty

A deep feeling of love and care for someone or something, and wanting to support them.

Käyttömalli: devotion to [someone/something]
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners sometimes confuse 'devotion' with 'emotion.' 'Devotion' implies loyalty and commitment, not just feelings.
Synonyymit
dedication (Focuses more on committed effort rather than emotional attachment.) | loyalty (Stresses faithfulness and reliability, sometimes without the deep emotional aspect.)
Antonyymit
disloyalty (Lack of faithfulness or support toward someone or something.) | indifference (Lack of interest or emotional connection.)
Kollokaatiot
devotion to duty |lifelong devotion |show devotion |true devotion
Teemat
emotions |relationships |values |core_vocabulary
Esimerkit
  • 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.
Oppijaesimerkit
  • 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.
Substantiivi B2 action
2

Religious worship or practice

Time spent praying or doing things to show love for God or a religion.

Käyttömalli: morning devotions
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners might confuse 'devotion' in this sense with general loyalty; here it refers specifically to religious acts.
Synonyymit
worship (General term for showing reverence to a deity; can be broader than 'devotion'.) | prayer (Specific act of speaking to a deity; can be part of devotion.)
Antonyymit
irreverence (Lack of respect for religious practices.)
Kollokaatiot
morning devotion |daily devotion |act of devotion
Teemat
religion |spirituality
Esimerkit
  • 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.
Oppijaesimerkit
  • I read the Bible during my morning devotion.
  • He does his devotions before breakfast.
  • They meet for group devotion on Sundays.
Kielioppi
Sanakirjamuoto
devotion
IPA
GB/dɪvˈoʊʃən/
US/dɪvˈoʊʃən/
Tavut ja painotus
de - vo - tion (3 tavua)
Stress on 2nd syllable (vo)
Taivutusmuodot
Noun
  • Base: devotion
  • Plural: devotion, devotions
Sanaperhe
Forms
devotions noun
Core family
devote verb B1 devoted adjective
Related words
devotee noun C1 devout adjective B2
Advanced or less common
devotional adjective devotedly adverb
Ilmaukset

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.

Esimerkit
  • 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.

Esimerkit
  • The firefighter’s devotion to duty saved many lives.
  • Her devotion to duty earned her a promotion.

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