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4 definitions • 6 examples
1
a
feeling
of
liking
for a person or place:
Examples:
She
felt
no affection for the
child
.
He had a
deep
affection for his
aunt
.
2
feelings
of
liking
or love:
Examples:
The
former
president
still
holds
a place in the nation's
affections
.
3
to
succeed
in
persuading
someone to love you:
Examples:
Since his
divorce
, he has been
suspicious
of
women
who try to
win
his
affections
.
4
a
feeling
of
liking
someone or something:
Examples:
[
U
]
Pets
should be
treated
with affection.
[
U
] Harriet
felt
great affection for him.
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