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What is required from members of Congress and the public alike is a new spirit of devotion to the national welfare beyond party or self-interest.
Evan Bayh

Meaning of "devotion" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF DEVOTION

devotion  [dɪˈvəʊʃən] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF DEVOTION

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Devotion is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES DEVOTION MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of devotion in the English dictionary

The first definition of devotion in the dictionary is strong attachment or affection marked by dedicated loyalty. Other definition of devotion is religious zeal; piety. Devotion is also religious observance or prayers.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH DEVOTION


amotion
əˈməʊʃən
commotion
kəˈməʊʃən
cushion
ˈkʊʃən
emotion
ɪˈməʊʃən
Goshen
ˈɡəʊʃən
groschen
ˈɡrəʊʃən
interocean
ˌɪntərˈəʊʃən
locomotion
ˌləʊkəˈməʊʃən
lotion
ˈləʊʃən
misdevotion
ˌmɪsdɪˈvəʊʃən
motion
ˈməʊʃən
nicotian
nɪˈkəʊʃən
notion
ˈnəʊʃən
ocean
ˈəʊʃən
pincushion
ˈpɪnˌkʊʃən
potion
ˈpəʊʃən
premotion
priːˈməʊʃən
promotion
prəˈməʊʃən
remotion
rɪˈməʊʃən
slow-motion
ˌsləʊˈməʊʃən

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE DEVOTION

devot
devote
devoted
devotedly
devotedness
devotee
devotement
devotional
devotionalist
devotionality
devotionally
devotionalness
devotionist
devotions
devour
devourer
devouring
devouringly
devourment
devout

WORDS THAT END LIKE DEVOTION

accreditation
aftershave lotion
baby lotion
body lotion
Brownian motion
calamine lotion
demotion
hand lotion
harmonic motion
in motion
love potion
Newton´s laws of motion
perpetual motion
proper motion
sales promotion
self-promotion
simple harmonic motion
slow motion
stop-motion
suntan lotion
time and motion

Synonyms and antonyms of devotion in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «DEVOTION»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «devotion» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of devotion

Translation of «devotion» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF DEVOTION

Find out the translation of devotion to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of devotion from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «devotion» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

热爱
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

dedicación
570 millions of speakers

English

devotion
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

भक्ति
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الإخلاص
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

преданность
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

devoção
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ভক্তি
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

dévouement
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Pengabdian
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Ergebenheit
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

献身的愛情
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

헌신적인 애정
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Pengabdian
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

sự tận tâm
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பக்தி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

भक्ती
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

özveri
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

devozione
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

nabożeństwo
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

відданість
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

devotament
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

αφοσίωση
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

toewyding
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

hängivenhet
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

hengivenhet
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of devotion

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «DEVOTION»

The term «devotion» is very widely used and occupies the 17.788 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «DEVOTION» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about devotion

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10 QUOTES WITH «DEVOTION»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word devotion.
1
Reza Aslan
'Zeal' is essentially a compromising devotion to God, a commitment to cleansing the Holy Land of all foreign and pagan presences and to re-establish the kingdom of David as God had intended.
2
Saint Teresa of Avila
Those who give themselves to prayer should in a special manner have always a devotion to St. Joseph; for I know not how any man can think of the Queen of the angels, during the time that she suffered so much with the Infant Jesus, without giving thanks to St. Joseph for the services he rendered them then.
3
Honore de Balzac
The art of motherhood involves much silent, unobtrusive self-denial, an hourly devotion which finds no detail too minute.
4
Bruno Bauer
The sight of nature fascinates, the family tie has a sweet enchantment and patriotism gives the religious spirit a fiery devotion to the powers that it reveres.
5
Evan Bayh
What is required from members of Congress and the public alike is a new spirit of devotion to the national welfare beyond party or self-interest.
6
Nicolas Berggruen
I tend to end relationships, so she can find somebody better than me. Because I want to be fair to people. I cannot devote enough energy and time and devotion to her. I think that is fair, no?
7
Ben Bradlee
I think he had a strange, passionate devotion to the truth and a horror at what he saw going on.
8
Tim Cahill
Stanley Kubrick, I had been told, hates interviews. It's hard to know what to expect of the man if you've only seen his films. One senses in those films painstaking craftsmanship, a furious intellect at work, a single-minded devotion.
9
James Callis
I think the level of devotion some sci-fi fans display turns other people off.
10
Sidonie Gabrielle Colette
My true friends have always given me that supreme proof of devotion, a spontaneous aversion for the man I loved.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «DEVOTION»

Discover the use of devotion in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to devotion and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
A Testament of Devotion
Since its first publication in 1941, A Testament of Devotion, by the renowned Quaker teacher Thomas Kelly, has been universally embraced as a truly enduring spiritual classic.
Thomas R. Kelly, 1996
2
Extreme Devotion
By the coauthor of the best-selling book Jesus Freaks, this daily devotional features hundreds of stories of ancient to modern day believers--many of whose stories are published here for the first time--who sacrificed everything for Christ.
The Voice of the Martyrs, 2002
3
Another Insane Devotion: On the Love of Cats and Persons
When his favorite cat Biscuit goes missing, Peter Trachtenberg sets out to find her.
Peter Trachtenberg, 2012
4
Devotion
Richard Schroubeck, a Berlin bookseller in his early thirties, has entered a devastating time in his life.
Botho Strauss, 1979
5
Devotion: A Memoir
In this spiritual detective story, Shapiro explores the varieties of experience she has pursued—from the rituals of her black hat Orthodox Jewish relatives to yoga shalas and meditation retreats.
Dani Shapiro, 2010
6
Devotion
Written with subtlety and sensitivity, this deceptively simple tale pulls the reader closer with each page' Catherine O'Flynn, author of What Was Lost 'Detailed and free-flowing; the shocking, emotional ending will leave you gasping for air ...
Nell Leyshon, 2009
7
Religion and Devotion in Europe, C.1215-c.1515
This is the first one-volume survey in English of religion and devotion in Europe between the fourth and fifth Lateran councils.
Robert Norman Swanson, 1995
8
Art, Identity and Devotion in Fourteenth-century England: ...
Examines the De Lisle hours of Margaret de Beauchamp, the De Bois hours (Dubois hours) of Hawisia de Bois, and the Neville of Hornby hours of Isabel de Byron.
Kathryn Ann Smith, 2003
9
Devotion
Catherine and Jeremy thought their love would last forever.
Daniel Westerly, 1987
10
Diverting Devotion
Little Theatre / Comedy / 3m., 4f / 2 Interior, 1 Exterior New love and an old secret emerge in this richly drawn sentimental comedy by the author of Three Years from "Thirty.
Mike O'Malley, 1997

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «DEVOTION»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term devotion is used in the context of the following news items.
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The complete history of Coach K's undying devotion to Beyonce …
The complete history of Coach K's undying devotion to Beyonce. By James Dator @James_Dator on Jul 8, 2015, 3:01p + · Tweet Share on Twitter Share ... «SB Nation, Jul 15»
2
No Devotion Streaming New Song Called 'Addition' ::No … - antiMusic
(TeamRock Radio) No Devotion have made their latest single available to stream. Addition is taken from their upcoming debut album, ... «antiMUSIC.com, Jul 15»
3
The enduring appeal of Roger Federer - BBC
Wimbledon 2015: How Roger Federer inspires global devotion. By Mike Henson BBC Sport at Wimbledon. Andy Murray has been on the ... «BBC Sport, Jul 15»
4
No Devotion showcase new track 'Addition'
No Devotion showcase new track 'Addition'. No Devotion showcase new track 'Addition'. The band have revealed the lead track to be taken ... «DIY Magazine, Jul 15»
5
Canine devotion
To call Arlene Sy a “rescue mom” would be an understatement, because she has made it her calling to rescue sick dogs that have been ... «Manila Standard Today, Jul 15»
6
Women painters express devotion to Lord Jagannath on canvas
Nearly 30 noted women artists of the country expressed their devotion to Lord Jagannath and respect for the tradition of Puri temple on canvas ... «I am in dna of India, Jul 15»
7
Oakville cyclist killed in Milton remembered for his passion and …
Oakville cyclist killed in Milton remembered for his passion and devotion to his family and teaching. Oakville cyclist killed in Milton remembered ... «InsideHalton.com, Jul 15»
8
Couple's devotion shines through as they battle dementia: "I believe …
Couple's devotion shines through as they battle dementia: "I believe in standing the vows I made all those years ago". 21:37, 6 July 2015 ... «Manchester Evening News, Jul 15»
9
Column: Family gave full measure of devotion
BW and I were in Rambler Town — otherwise known as Worthington — a week or so ago to attend one of those functions that causes one to ... «Reporter-Times, Jul 15»
10
Former Lostprophets band members No Devotion to play Gloucester …
No Devotion, which features former members of Lostprophets and Thursday, will play Gloucester Guildhall in August. The group have only ... «Gloucester Citizen, Jul 15»

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