devotion

[dɪˈvəʊʃ(ə)n]

devotion Definition

• 1. love, loyalty, or enthusiasm for a person, activity, or cause
• 2. religious worship or observance

Using devotion: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "devotion" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  His devotion to his family was unwavering.

• Example

  She has a great devotion to her work.

• Example

  The soldiers showed their devotion to their country by risking their lives.

• Example

  The temple is a place of devotion and prayer.

devotion Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for devotion

• commitment
• loyalty
• fidelity
• allegiance
• dedication

Antonyms for devotion

• disloyalty
• apathy
• indifference

Idioms Using devotion

• labor of love

  work done for personal enjoyment or fulfillment rather than for monetary reward

  Example

  For him, writing is a labor of love, not a way to make money.

• sworn to secrecy

  having made a solemn promise not to reveal confidential information

  Example

  I am sworn to secrecy about the details of the project.

• have eyes only for

  to be romantically interested in only one person

  Example

  Ever since they met, he has had eyes only for her.

Phrases with devotion

• act of devotion

  an act of religious worship or observance

  Example

  He performed an act of devotion by lighting a candle in the church.

• devotion to duty

  a strong commitment to fulfilling one's responsibilities

  Example

  The firefighter showed great devotion to duty by rescuing the trapped victims.

• devotion to a cause

  a strong commitment to a particular belief or principle

  Example

  Her devotion to the environmental cause led her to start a recycling program in her community.

Origins of devotion

from Latin 'devotio', meaning 'act of consecrating oneself'

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Summary: devotion in Brief

The term 'devotion' [dɪˈvəʊʃ(ə)n] refers to love, loyalty, or enthusiasm for a person, activity, or cause. It can also denote religious worship or observance, as in 'The temple is a place of devotion and prayer.' 'Devotion' extends into phrases like 'act of devotion,' and idioms like 'labor of love,' denoting work done for personal fulfillment, and 'sworn to secrecy,' indicating a solemn promise not to reveal confidential information.