devotion

5 definitions • 7 examples

loyalty and love or care for someone or something:

He inspired respect and devotion from his pupils.

devotion to She will be remembered for her selfless/unstinting devotion to the cause.

the fact of following religious teachings, or religious worship:

in devotion He knelt in humble devotion.

acts of religious worship, especially prayers:

The music was performed as part of their religious devotions.

support and affection:

He is a teacher who inspires respect and devotion from his students.

religious worship or belief, or prayer and other acts of religious worship:

[ U ] a life of religious devotion

[ C ] devotions to the saints