What does devotion mean?
Definitions for devotion
dɪˈvoʊ ʃənde·vo·tion
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Princeton's WordNet
devotion, devotednessnoun
feelings of ardent love
"their devotion to each other was beautiful"
devotionnoun
commitment to some purpose
"the devotion of his time and wealth to science"
idolatry, devotion, veneration, cultismnoun
religious zeal; the willingness to serve God
devotionnoun
(usually plural) religious observance or prayers (usually spoken silently)
"he returned to his devotions"
Wiktionary
devotionnoun
The act or state of devoting or being devoted
devotionnoun
Feelings of strong or fervent affection; dedication
devotionnoun
Religious veneration, zeal, or piety
devotionnoun
A prayer
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
DEVOTIONnoun
Etymology: devotion, French; devotio, Latin.
Mean time her warlike brother on the seas
His waving streamers to the winds displays,
And vows for his return, with vain devotion, pays. Dryd.Religious minds are inflamed with the love of publick devotion. Richard Hooker.
For as I passed by and beheld your devotion, I found an altar with this inscription, To the unknown God. Acts xvii. 23.
In vain doth man the name of just expect,
If his devotions he to God neglect. John Denham.An aged holy man,
That day and night said his devotion,
No other worldly business did apply. Fairy Queen, b. i.Your devotion has its opportunity: we must pray always, but chiefly at certain times. Thomas Sprat, Sermons.
Grateful to acknowledge whence his good
Descends, thither with heart, and voice, and eyes
Directed in devotion, to adore
And worship God supreme, who made him chief
Of all his works. John Milton, Paradise Lost, b. vii. l. 514.From the full choir, when loud Hosanna’s rise,
And swell the pomp of dreadful sacrifice;
Amid’ that scene, if some relenting eye
Glance on the stone where our cold reliques lie,
Devotion ’s self shall steal a thought from heav’n,
One human tear shall drop, and be forgiv’n. Alexander Pope.Devotion may be considered either as an exercise of publick or private prayers at set times and occasions, or as a temper of the mind, a state and disposition of the heart, which is rightly affected with such exercises. Law on Christ’s Perfection.
Whither away so fast?
—— No farther than the Tower; and, as I guess,
Upon the like devotion as yourselves,
To gratulate the gentle princes there. William Shakespeare, Richard III.Be opposite, all planets of good luck,
To my proceedings, if, with pure heart’s love,
Immaculate devotion, holy thoughts,
I tender not thy beauteous princely daughter. William Shakespeare, R. III.He had a particular reverence for the person of the king, and the more extraordinary devotion for that of the prince, as he had had the honour to be trusted with his education. Clar.
Arundel-castle would keep that rich corner of the country at his majesty’s devotion. Edward Hyde, b. viii.
Wikipedia
Devotion
Devotion is a 1974 song by R&B band Earth, Wind & Fire, which was written by Maurice White and Philip Bailey. It is included on the band's 1974 album, Open Our Eyes as well as their live 1975 album Gratitude. "Devotion" peaked at numbers 23 and 33 on the Billboard R&B and Pop Singles charts.
Webster Dictionary
Devotionnoun
the act of devoting; consecration
Devotionnoun
the state of being devoted; addiction; eager inclination; strong attachment love or affection; zeal; especially, feelings toward God appropriately expressed by acts of worship; devoutness
Devotionnoun
act of devotedness or devoutness; manifestation of strong attachment; act of worship; prayer
Devotionnoun
disposal; power of disposal
Devotionnoun
a thing consecrated; an object of devotion
Wikidata
Devotion
Devotion is the eleventh studio album by Christian pop rock band Newsboys, released in November 2004. It is a follow-up album to the band's first worship-oriented project, Adoration. The album debuted at No. 5 on the Top Christian Albums chart, and at No. 56 on the Billboard 200 charts. Several Christian artists made guest appearances on the album, including Rebecca St. James, Bethel World Outreach Choir, Stuart Garrard of Delirious?, and Jon Ellis of Tree63. The album's artwork includes photography of the band by Jimmy Abegg on a valley floor next to the Natchez Trace Parkway Bridge in Williamson County, Tennessee. Because of the bridge's unique design which eliminates any spandrel columns, the perspective on many of photographs leverages the non-blocked views of the scenery and sky on the far side of the bridge behind the band.
Editors Contribution
devotionverb
Completely an act of expressing such an indication of choice of action in a soul contract for completion. 1.) love, loyalty, or enthusiasm for a person, activity, or cause. Prayers, religious worship or observances. 'consecrate'
Devotion is such as an act of discipline towards your personal chosen beliefs.
Etymology: Purpose
Submitted by Tehorah_Elyon on April 18, 2024
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of devotion in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of devotion in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5
Examples of devotion in a Sentence
Those in-depth conversations, the extensive evaluation process, his dedication to being a great teammate and devotion to helping others within the NFL, within the community and through his charitable initiatives provided the foundation for us to pursue Deshaun. We are confident in Deshaun and excited about moving forward with him as our quarterback and supporting his genuine and determined efforts.
The only ammunition against reckless discouragement is relentless devotion.
I want the family, the local community of Senegal and the country of Senegal to know you have our full commitment and devotion to this case, we have every hope that we are going to find the individual or individuals responsible for this and bring them to justice.
Rush Limbaugh : Thank you for your decades of tireless devotion to our country.
A fanatic is one compelled to action by the need to find a strong meaning in life. The fanatic determines for himself what role he is to play in life, and his intense devotion to a cause is the means.
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- إخلاصArabic
- набожност, молитви, вярност, преданост, привързаностBulgarian
- hengivenhedDanish
- HingabeGerman
- dedicación, fervor, devoción, veneraciónSpanish
- omistautuneisuus, hurskaus, omistautuminenFinnish
- dévouementFrench
- crábhadh, cráifeachtIrish
- भक्ति, निष्ठाHindi
- odaadásHungarian
- devozioneItalian
- מְסִירוּתHebrew
- ಮುಡಿಪುKannada
- dēvōtiōLatin
- toewijdingDutch
- hengivenhetNorwegian
- ଭକ୍ତିOriya
- modlitwa, przywiązanie, oddanie, poświęcenie, pobożnośćPolish
- devoçãoPortuguese
- devotament, dedicare, devotare, devoțiuneRomanian
- приверженность, посвящение, набожность, благочестие, преданность, верность, молитва, целеустремлённостьRussian
- भक्ति, निष्ठाSanskrit
- posvećenost, predanostSerbo-Croatian
- hängivenhetSwedish
- பக்திTamil
- భక్తిTelugu
- devotionTagalog
- özveriTurkish
- بھکتیUrdu
- mộ đạo, sùng bái, hiến dângVietnamese
- 忠诚Chinese
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