26984 words

affection

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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