Definition of devotion in English:

devotion

noun dɪˈvəʊʃ(ə)ndəˈvoʊʃ(ə)n

mass noun

1Love, loyalty, or enthusiasm for a person or activity.
（对人、活动或事业的）热爱；忠诚；热情
his devotion to duty never wavered
他的无畏和敬业精神从未动摇。
she was the epitome of wifely devotion
Example sentencesExamples
- Only the British public, with our slavish devotion to high-street spending, hold the key.
- Her earnest belief in devotion to duty and her command of French bring her an offer to join the intelligence service.
- Others say his devotion to Korean farmers was so passionate that he would willingly have laid down his life for them.
- The players all gather around a few microphones and let their skill and devotion to the music do the rest.
- But to do it requires strong devotion from the bottom of our heart and from the marrow of our bones.
- His devotion to the cause was illustrated during the national team's ill-fated Far East tour.
- After years of devotion to perfecting his art, it is no wonder Jiggy takes his career to heart.
- He took care for her never to be left alone while he travelled, and in her last years he nursed her with great devotion.
- They concentrated on his childhood, his professional success in the City, and his devotion as a son and brother.
- It inspired a level of devotion from its fans that verged on the religious.
- The author's research skills and his devotion to accuracy befit a serious academic monograph.
- Their devotion, if extreme, is driven by one goal to reclaim their neighbourhood.
- I have full confidence in your courage, devotion to duty and skill in battle.
- To achieve this, we will have to put an end to our single minded devotion to material pursuits.
- Mom gave her unconditional love and devotion to each and every one of her children.
- I ditched my leather shoes and even, gulp, drank soy milk in my total devotion to her ideals.
- The virtue of a talented woman lies in her devotion to her studies, not her looks.
- They'd spot my fascination for Hollywood's formative years, and my devotion to the novel.
- His devotion to the only government job he ever wanted is not in doubt.
- In our slavish devotion to pop culture, is there any hope of taming the monster of celebrity?
Synonyms
loyalty, faithfulness, fidelity, trueness, staunchness, steadfastness, constancy, commitment, adherence, allegiance, dedication, devoutness
fondness, love, admiration, affection, attentiveness, care, caring, warmness, closeness
1. 1.1 Religious worship or observance.
  （对宗教的）虔诚；信奉
  the order's aim was to live a life of devotion
  团体的宗旨是过虔诚信教的生活。
  Example sentencesExamples
  He is one of the most popular objects of devotion and reverence in east Asian Buddhism.
  The Wesleys understood the use of hymns for popular devotion and instruction.
  The clear implication here is that yoga can be a form of devotion, or worship.
  Olympian fields were as much temples for religious devotion as sports complexes.
  They call it the wailing wall, but the only act of devotion on this west London street corner is to mammon not God.
  So I could figure out that all religions were good and bringing the same type of devotion.
  There were also new forms of devotion as well and they emerge as new forms of piety.
  He habitually revealed that reverence for God which in Jewish devotion is the natural climax of true piety.
  A prayer book which was offered symbolised our devotion and thanks to God for his goodness.
  In between their hours of devotion they discussed Cicero, St Paul, and Neoplatonic themes.
  In front of these symbols, we place offerings that are an expression of our devotion.
  In some cases, these ideas evolve into a symbolically charged moment of private religious devotion.
  Bhakti yoga is the yoga of devotion, while Raja yoga is the yoga of meditation.
  A canon of Seville Cathedral and renowned for his devotion and learning, Neve was a major patron of the artist.
  Benigno is a nurse who tends to a young woman with an almost religious devotion.
  Much of Abu Hurayrah's time would be spent in spiritual exercises and devotion to Allah.
  What is the role of ideological or religious devotion in terrorism and violence in general?
  We have lost this commitment to the delights of the Word of God, the joy of our devotion.
  The exterior nature of the liturgy helps to kindle in us a strong interior faith and devotion.
  They are all integral parts of church interiors and of the Orthodox liturgy and private devotion.
  Synonyms
  devoutness, piety, religiousness, spirituality, godliness, holiness, sanctity, saintliness
2. 1.2devotions Prayers or religious observances.
  祈祷；宗教仪式
  she went to her devotions
  Example sentencesExamples
  I quote an account of a compilation of ‘Celtic’ prayers and devotions, published in 1994.
  After only three years her natural frailty and the rigours of her ascetic devotions killed her.
  Susannah soon put a woman's touch to the hotel rooms, especially the sitting room where Spurgeon led morning devotions and the Lord's Supper on Sunday afternoons.
  Until his death, on November 16th, 1272, the King continued to rule and to conduct his customary religious devotions.
  The image or icon of worship is a focus for our prayers and devotions.
  Temple worship, rituals, sacraments as well as personal devotions create a communion with the devas and God.
  Personal devotions, meditations or prayer may refresh introverts.
  Clearly, the polylingual devotions and prayers associated with Elizabeth are not ‘hers,’ in the sense that their authorship is a given.
  There was Rosary in the church on Sunday evening and devotions including Evening Prayer was held on Tuesday.
  Not a single day passed that he didn't spend time in prayer and in private devotions with God.
  We have breakfast in the dining hall but first we have our devotions, which are prayers to say thank you for our food.
  Leading opening devotions, chairing the discussion, and leading closing prayer are rotated among committee members.
  In 1937 he settled at Le Vésinet on the outskirts of Paris and in his final years gave as much time to religious devotions as to painting.
  It had been an emotionally stressful week, and without her daily devotions and prayer time, she could definitely feel the difference.
  After a day of prayer and devotions on Tuesday, the relics will return to Fairview church on Tuesday night.
  In fact, it is so short that, in its Chinese translation, it is memorized by Chinese monks and nuns and recited daily as part of morning devotions.
  In addition to the seven devotions, the CD has Scripture readings, prayers, hymns and church information.
  These include three religious groups with special devotions, an ethnic association, and a musical society.
  Workshops and luncheons abound, but this conference also boasts prayer meetings, devotions and music showcases.
  Pious and private devotions more encouraged than scripture.
  Synonyms
  religious worship, worship, religious observance
  prayers, vespers, matins
  prayer meeting, church service

Origin

Middle English: from Latin devotio(n-), from devovere 'consecrate' (see devote).

vote from Late Middle English:
Vote is from Latin votum ‘a vow, wish’, from vovere ‘to vow’. The verb dates from the mid 16th century. The word votive (late 16th century) meaning ‘offered in fulfilment of a vow’ is from votum as are vow (Middle English), devout (Middle English), and devotion (Middle English).

Rhymes

commotion, emotion, groschen, Laotian, locomotion, lotion, motion, notion, Nova Scotian, ocean, potion, promotion

Definition of devotion in US English:

devotion

noundəˈvoʊʃ(ə)ndəˈvōSH(ə)n

1Love, loyalty, or enthusiasm for a person, activity, or cause.
（对人、活动或事业的）热爱；忠诚；热情
his courage and devotion to duty never wavered
他的无畏和敬业精神从未动摇。
Eleanor's devotion to her husband
埃莉诺对丈夫的热爱。
Example sentencesExamples
- After years of devotion to perfecting his art, it is no wonder Jiggy takes his career to heart.
- Others say his devotion to Korean farmers was so passionate that he would willingly have laid down his life for them.
- They concentrated on his childhood, his professional success in the City, and his devotion as a son and brother.
- The players all gather around a few microphones and let their skill and devotion to the music do the rest.
- To achieve this, we will have to put an end to our single minded devotion to material pursuits.
- But to do it requires strong devotion from the bottom of our heart and from the marrow of our bones.
- His devotion to the cause was illustrated during the national team's ill-fated Far East tour.
- The virtue of a talented woman lies in her devotion to her studies, not her looks.
- Their devotion, if extreme, is driven by one goal to reclaim their neighbourhood.
- I have full confidence in your courage, devotion to duty and skill in battle.
- Mom gave her unconditional love and devotion to each and every one of her children.
- In our slavish devotion to pop culture, is there any hope of taming the monster of celebrity?
- I ditched my leather shoes and even, gulp, drank soy milk in my total devotion to her ideals.
- They'd spot my fascination for Hollywood's formative years, and my devotion to the novel.
- It inspired a level of devotion from its fans that verged on the religious.
- His devotion to the only government job he ever wanted is not in doubt.
- The author's research skills and his devotion to accuracy befit a serious academic monograph.
- He took care for her never to be left alone while he travelled, and in her last years he nursed her with great devotion.
- Only the British public, with our slavish devotion to high-street spending, hold the key.
- Her earnest belief in devotion to duty and her command of French bring her an offer to join the intelligence service.
Synonyms
loyalty, faithfulness, fidelity, trueness, staunchness, steadfastness, constancy, commitment, adherence, allegiance, dedication, devoutness
1. 1.1 Religious worship or observance.
  （对宗教的）虔诚；信奉
  the order's aim was to live a life of devotion
  团体的宗旨是过虔诚信教的生活。
  Example sentencesExamples
  Bhakti yoga is the yoga of devotion, while Raja yoga is the yoga of meditation.
  Olympian fields were as much temples for religious devotion as sports complexes.
  He habitually revealed that reverence for God which in Jewish devotion is the natural climax of true piety.
  A canon of Seville Cathedral and renowned for his devotion and learning, Neve was a major patron of the artist.
  They call it the wailing wall, but the only act of devotion on this west London street corner is to mammon not God.
  A prayer book which was offered symbolised our devotion and thanks to God for his goodness.
  The clear implication here is that yoga can be a form of devotion, or worship.
  So I could figure out that all religions were good and bringing the same type of devotion.
  He is one of the most popular objects of devotion and reverence in east Asian Buddhism.
  In some cases, these ideas evolve into a symbolically charged moment of private religious devotion.
  There were also new forms of devotion as well and they emerge as new forms of piety.
  In front of these symbols, we place offerings that are an expression of our devotion.
  Benigno is a nurse who tends to a young woman with an almost religious devotion.
  The exterior nature of the liturgy helps to kindle in us a strong interior faith and devotion.
  They are all integral parts of church interiors and of the Orthodox liturgy and private devotion.
  We have lost this commitment to the delights of the Word of God, the joy of our devotion.
  What is the role of ideological or religious devotion in terrorism and violence in general?
  Much of Abu Hurayrah's time would be spent in spiritual exercises and devotion to Allah.
  The Wesleys understood the use of hymns for popular devotion and instruction.
  In between their hours of devotion they discussed Cicero, St Paul, and Neoplatonic themes.
  Synonyms
  devoutness, piety, religiousness, spirituality, godliness, holiness, sanctity, saintliness
2. 1.2devotions Prayers or religious observances.
  祈祷；宗教仪式
  Example sentencesExamples
  Pious and private devotions more encouraged than scripture.
  After only three years her natural frailty and the rigours of her ascetic devotions killed her.
  I quote an account of a compilation of ‘Celtic’ prayers and devotions, published in 1994.
  Temple worship, rituals, sacraments as well as personal devotions create a communion with the devas and God.
  Until his death, on November 16th, 1272, the King continued to rule and to conduct his customary religious devotions.
  We have breakfast in the dining hall but first we have our devotions, which are prayers to say thank you for our food.
  In fact, it is so short that, in its Chinese translation, it is memorized by Chinese monks and nuns and recited daily as part of morning devotions.
  Clearly, the polylingual devotions and prayers associated with Elizabeth are not ‘hers,’ in the sense that their authorship is a given.
  These include three religious groups with special devotions, an ethnic association, and a musical society.
  The image or icon of worship is a focus for our prayers and devotions.
  Workshops and luncheons abound, but this conference also boasts prayer meetings, devotions and music showcases.
  Not a single day passed that he didn't spend time in prayer and in private devotions with God.
  There was Rosary in the church on Sunday evening and devotions including Evening Prayer was held on Tuesday.
  After a day of prayer and devotions on Tuesday, the relics will return to Fairview church on Tuesday night.
  Susannah soon put a woman's touch to the hotel rooms, especially the sitting room where Spurgeon led morning devotions and the Lord's Supper on Sunday afternoons.
  In addition to the seven devotions, the CD has Scripture readings, prayers, hymns and church information.
  Personal devotions, meditations or prayer may refresh introverts.
  It had been an emotionally stressful week, and without her daily devotions and prayer time, she could definitely feel the difference.
  In 1937 he settled at Le Vésinet on the outskirts of Paris and in his final years gave as much time to religious devotions as to painting.
  Leading opening devotions, chairing the discussion, and leading closing prayer are rotated among committee members.
  Synonyms
  religious worship, worship, religious observance

Origin

Middle English: from Latin devotio(n-), from devovere ‘consecrate’ (see devote).

词汇	devotion
释义	Definition of devotion in English: devotion noun dɪˈvəʊʃ(ə)ndəˈvoʊʃ(ə)n mass noun 1Love, loyalty, or enthusiasm for a person or activity. （对人、活动或事业的）热爱；忠诚；热情 his devotion to duty never wavered 他的无畏和敬业精神从未动摇。 she was the epitome of wifely devotion Example sentencesExamples Only the British public, with our slavish devotion to high-street spending, hold the key. Her earnest belief in devotion to duty and her command of French bring her an offer to join the intelligence service. Others say his devotion to Korean farmers was so passionate that he would willingly have laid down his life for them. The players all gather around a few microphones and let their skill and devotion to the music do the rest. But to do it requires strong devotion from the bottom of our heart and from the marrow of our bones. His devotion to the cause was illustrated during the national team's ill-fated Far East tour. After years of devotion to perfecting his art, it is no wonder Jiggy takes his career to heart. He took care for her never to be left alone while he travelled, and in her last years he nursed her with great devotion. They concentrated on his childhood, his professional success in the City, and his devotion as a son and brother. It inspired a level of devotion from its fans that verged on the religious. The author's research skills and his devotion to accuracy befit a serious academic monograph. Their devotion, if extreme, is driven by one goal to reclaim their neighbourhood. I have full confidence in your courage, devotion to duty and skill in battle. To achieve this, we will have to put an end to our single minded devotion to material pursuits. Mom gave her unconditional love and devotion to each and every one of her children. I ditched my leather shoes and even, gulp, drank soy milk in my total devotion to her ideals. The virtue of a talented woman lies in her devotion to her studies, not her looks. They'd spot my fascination for Hollywood's formative years, and my devotion to the novel. His devotion to the only government job he ever wanted is not in doubt. In our slavish devotion to pop culture, is there any hope of taming the monster of celebrity? Synonyms loyalty, faithfulness, fidelity, trueness, staunchness, steadfastness, constancy, commitment, adherence, allegiance, dedication, devoutness fondness, love, admiration, affection, attentiveness, care, caring, warmness, closeness 1.1 Religious worship or observance. （对宗教的）虔诚；信奉 the order's aim was to live a life of devotion 团体的宗旨是过虔诚信教的生活。 Example sentencesExamples He is one of the most popular objects of devotion and reverence in east Asian Buddhism. The Wesleys understood the use of hymns for popular devotion and instruction. The clear implication here is that yoga can be a form of devotion, or worship. Olympian fields were as much temples for religious devotion as sports complexes. They call it the wailing wall, but the only act of devotion on this west London street corner is to mammon not God. So I could figure out that all religions were good and bringing the same type of devotion. There were also new forms of devotion as well and they emerge as new forms of piety. He habitually revealed that reverence for God which in Jewish devotion is the natural climax of true piety. A prayer book which was offered symbolised our devotion and thanks to God for his goodness. In between their hours of devotion they discussed Cicero, St Paul, and Neoplatonic themes. In front of these symbols, we place offerings that are an expression of our devotion. In some cases, these ideas evolve into a symbolically charged moment of private religious devotion. Bhakti yoga is the yoga of devotion, while Raja yoga is the yoga of meditation. A canon of Seville Cathedral and renowned for his devotion and learning, Neve was a major patron of the artist. Benigno is a nurse who tends to a young woman with an almost religious devotion. Much of Abu Hurayrah's time would be spent in spiritual exercises and devotion to Allah. What is the role of ideological or religious devotion in terrorism and violence in general? We have lost this commitment to the delights of the Word of God, the joy of our devotion. The exterior nature of the liturgy helps to kindle in us a strong interior faith and devotion. They are all integral parts of church interiors and of the Orthodox liturgy and private devotion. Synonyms devoutness, piety, religiousness, spirituality, godliness, holiness, sanctity, saintliness 1.2devotions Prayers or religious observances. 祈祷；宗教仪式 she went to her devotions Example sentencesExamples I quote an account of a compilation of ‘Celtic’ prayers and devotions, published in 1994. After only three years her natural frailty and the rigours of her ascetic devotions killed her. Susannah soon put a woman's touch to the hotel rooms, especially the sitting room where Spurgeon led morning devotions and the Lord's Supper on Sunday afternoons. Until his death, on November 16th, 1272, the King continued to rule and to conduct his customary religious devotions. The image or icon of worship is a focus for our prayers and devotions. Temple worship, rituals, sacraments as well as personal devotions create a communion with the devas and God. Personal devotions, meditations or prayer may refresh introverts. Clearly, the polylingual devotions and prayers associated with Elizabeth are not ‘hers,’ in the sense that their authorship is a given. There was Rosary in the church on Sunday evening and devotions including Evening Prayer was held on Tuesday. Not a single day passed that he didn't spend time in prayer and in private devotions with God. We have breakfast in the dining hall but first we have our devotions, which are prayers to say thank you for our food. Leading opening devotions, chairing the discussion, and leading closing prayer are rotated among committee members. In 1937 he settled at Le Vésinet on the outskirts of Paris and in his final years gave as much time to religious devotions as to painting. It had been an emotionally stressful week, and without her daily devotions and prayer time, she could definitely feel the difference. After a day of prayer and devotions on Tuesday, the relics will return to Fairview church on Tuesday night. In fact, it is so short that, in its Chinese translation, it is memorized by Chinese monks and nuns and recited daily as part of morning devotions. In addition to the seven devotions, the CD has Scripture readings, prayers, hymns and church information. These include three religious groups with special devotions, an ethnic association, and a musical society. Workshops and luncheons abound, but this conference also boasts prayer meetings, devotions and music showcases. Pious and private devotions more encouraged than scripture. Synonyms religious worship, worship, religious observance prayers, vespers, matins prayer meeting, church service Origin Middle English: from Latin devotio(n-), from devovere 'consecrate' (see devote). vote from Late Middle English: Vote is from Latin votum ‘a vow, wish’, from vovere ‘to vow’. The verb dates from the mid 16th century. The word votive (late 16th century) meaning ‘offered in fulfilment of a vow’ is from votum as are vow (Middle English), devout (Middle English), and devotion (Middle English). Rhymes commotion, emotion, groschen, Laotian, locomotion, lotion, motion, notion, Nova Scotian, ocean, potion, promotion Definition of devotion in US English: devotion noundəˈvoʊʃ(ə)ndəˈvōSH(ə)n 1Love, loyalty, or enthusiasm for a person, activity, or cause. （对人、活动或事业的）热爱；忠诚；热情 his courage and devotion to duty never wavered 他的无畏和敬业精神从未动摇。 Eleanor's devotion to her husband 埃莉诺对丈夫的热爱。 Example sentencesExamples After years of devotion to perfecting his art, it is no wonder Jiggy takes his career to heart. Others say his devotion to Korean farmers was so passionate that he would willingly have laid down his life for them. They concentrated on his childhood, his professional success in the City, and his devotion as a son and brother. The players all gather around a few microphones and let their skill and devotion to the music do the rest. To achieve this, we will have to put an end to our single minded devotion to material pursuits. But to do it requires strong devotion from the bottom of our heart and from the marrow of our bones. His devotion to the cause was illustrated during the national team's ill-fated Far East tour. The virtue of a talented woman lies in her devotion to her studies, not her looks. Their devotion, if extreme, is driven by one goal to reclaim their neighbourhood. I have full confidence in your courage, devotion to duty and skill in battle. Mom gave her unconditional love and devotion to each and every one of her children. In our slavish devotion to pop culture, is there any hope of taming the monster of celebrity? I ditched my leather shoes and even, gulp, drank soy milk in my total devotion to her ideals. They'd spot my fascination for Hollywood's formative years, and my devotion to the novel. It inspired a level of devotion from its fans that verged on the religious. His devotion to the only government job he ever wanted is not in doubt. The author's research skills and his devotion to accuracy befit a serious academic monograph. He took care for her never to be left alone while he travelled, and in her last years he nursed her with great devotion. Only the British public, with our slavish devotion to high-street spending, hold the key. Her earnest belief in devotion to duty and her command of French bring her an offer to join the intelligence service. Synonyms loyalty, faithfulness, fidelity, trueness, staunchness, steadfastness, constancy, commitment, adherence, allegiance, dedication, devoutness 1.1 Religious worship or observance. （对宗教的）虔诚；信奉 the order's aim was to live a life of devotion 团体的宗旨是过虔诚信教的生活。 Example sentencesExamples Bhakti yoga is the yoga of devotion, while Raja yoga is the yoga of meditation. Olympian fields were as much temples for religious devotion as sports complexes. He habitually revealed that reverence for God which in Jewish devotion is the natural climax of true piety. A canon of Seville Cathedral and renowned for his devotion and learning, Neve was a major patron of the artist. They call it the wailing wall, but the only act of devotion on this west London street corner is to mammon not God. A prayer book which was offered symbolised our devotion and thanks to God for his goodness. The clear implication here is that yoga can be a form of devotion, or worship. So I could figure out that all religions were good and bringing the same type of devotion. He is one of the most popular objects of devotion and reverence in east Asian Buddhism. In some cases, these ideas evolve into a symbolically charged moment of private religious devotion. There were also new forms of devotion as well and they emerge as new forms of piety. In front of these symbols, we place offerings that are an expression of our devotion. Benigno is a nurse who tends to a young woman with an almost religious devotion. The exterior nature of the liturgy helps to kindle in us a strong interior faith and devotion. They are all integral parts of church interiors and of the Orthodox liturgy and private devotion. We have lost this commitment to the delights of the Word of God, the joy of our devotion. What is the role of ideological or religious devotion in terrorism and violence in general? Much of Abu Hurayrah's time would be spent in spiritual exercises and devotion to Allah. The Wesleys understood the use of hymns for popular devotion and instruction. In between their hours of devotion they discussed Cicero, St Paul, and Neoplatonic themes. Synonyms devoutness, piety, religiousness, spirituality, godliness, holiness, sanctity, saintliness 1.2devotions Prayers or religious observances. 祈祷；宗教仪式 Example sentencesExamples Pious and private devotions more encouraged than scripture. After only three years her natural frailty and the rigours of her ascetic devotions killed her. I quote an account of a compilation of ‘Celtic’ prayers and devotions, published in 1994. Temple worship, rituals, sacraments as well as personal devotions create a communion with the devas and God. Until his death, on November 16th, 1272, the King continued to rule and to conduct his customary religious devotions. We have breakfast in the dining hall but first we have our devotions, which are prayers to say thank you for our food. In fact, it is so short that, in its Chinese translation, it is memorized by Chinese monks and nuns and recited daily as part of morning devotions. Clearly, the polylingual devotions and prayers associated with Elizabeth are not ‘hers,’ in the sense that their authorship is a given. These include three religious groups with special devotions, an ethnic association, and a musical society. The image or icon of worship is a focus for our prayers and devotions. Workshops and luncheons abound, but this conference also boasts prayer meetings, devotions and music showcases. Not a single day passed that he didn't spend time in prayer and in private devotions with God. There was Rosary in the church on Sunday evening and devotions including Evening Prayer was held on Tuesday. After a day of prayer and devotions on Tuesday, the relics will return to Fairview church on Tuesday night. Susannah soon put a woman's touch to the hotel rooms, especially the sitting room where Spurgeon led morning devotions and the Lord's Supper on Sunday afternoons. In addition to the seven devotions, the CD has Scripture readings, prayers, hymns and church information. Personal devotions, meditations or prayer may refresh introverts. It had been an emotionally stressful week, and without her daily devotions and prayer time, she could definitely feel the difference. In 1937 he settled at Le Vésinet on the outskirts of Paris and in his final years gave as much time to religious devotions as to painting. Leading opening devotions, chairing the discussion, and leading closing prayer are rotated among committee members. Synonyms religious worship, worship, religious observance Origin Middle English: from Latin devotio(n-), from devovere ‘consecrate’ (see devote).
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