devotion
noun
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Devotion Has Latin Roots
Devotion and the verb devote come from the act of taking a vow (the Latin verb vovēre means "to vow"). Devote was once used as an adjective that could mean either "devout" or "devoted." While devout implies faithfulness of a religious nature ("a devout parishioner), devoted refers to one's commitment to another through love and loyalty ("a singer's devoted fans").
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Examples of devotion in a Sentence
Mayukh Sen, The Atlantic, 9 Apr. 2024
Stella Dallas is a great character piece for Stanwyck, who earned her first Academy Award nomination by nailing Stella's brassy, comedic side and her grand, tear-jerking devotion to her daughter's happiness.
—Danny Horn, EW.com, 9 Apr. 2024
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—USA TODAY, 5 Apr. 2024
Walsh had a fierce devotion to detail and a photographic memory that gave him the ability to sit through hours of court hearings taking notes only sparingly, then reproduce lengthy — and accurate — quotes for his stories.
—Sam Stanton, Sacramento Bee, 2 Apr. 2024
The film’s title comes from the story of Hanuman, the Hindu deity who takes the form of a monkey and symbolizes strength and courage, as well as wisdom, loyalty and devotion.
—Andrew Torgan, CNN, 31 Mar. 2024
The Stations of the Cross — a 14-step devotion often performed by Catholics during Lent and especially on Good Friday — commemorate the events of the holy day, according to catholic.org.
—Jason Rossi, The Enquirer, 29 Mar. 2024
Muhammad was presented with the NeighborWorks America’s 2023 Dorothy Richardson Award for Resident Leadership honoree for her devotion and commitment to preserving Tubman’s legacy.
—Rayna Reid Rayford, Essence, 27 Mar. 2024
Much like Jesse Jackson or Andrew Young’s lifelong devotion to the civil rights movement, Gossett had been present for many of the iconic moments of Black theater, film and television over the last half-century.
—Steve Marble, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2024
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“Devotion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/devotion. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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