devotion

UK: /dɪˈvəʊʃ^ən/ US: /dɪˈvoʊʃən/ ,(di vō′shən)

WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2025

de•vo•tion /dɪˈvoʊʃən/   n. 

1. earnest attachment to a cause, person, etc.:
   [uncountable] His devotion to his children is plain to see.
2. deep dedication, esp. to religion;
   consecration:
   [uncountable] a life of devotion to God.
3. the act of devoting:
   [uncountable] demanding devotion to the Party.
4. Religion Often, devotions. [plural] religious observance or prayers.

de•vo•tion•al, adj. [before a noun]

devotional candles.

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2025

de•vo•tion  (di vō′shən), n. 

1. profound dedication;
   consecration.
2. earnest attachment to a cause, person, etc.
3. an assignment or appropriation to any purpose, cause, etc.:
   the devotion of one's wealth and time to scientific advancement.
4. Religion Often, devotions. [Eccles.] religious observance or worship;
   a form of prayer or worship for special use.

• Late Latin dēvōtiōn- (stem of dēvōtiō), equivalent. to Latin dēvōt(us) (see devote) + -iōn- -ion
• Anglo-French)
• Middle English devocioun (1150–1200

Synonyms

• 2. zeal, ardor. See love. 

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devotion / dɪˈvəʊʃən/ noun

1. (often followed by to) strong attachment (to) or affection (for a cause, person, etc) marked by dedicated loyalty
2. religious zeal; piety
3. (often plural) religious observance or prayers