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(ecclesiastical) Prayers or religious observances
“It was one of the most powerful devotions offered by the congregation.”
Plural for a feeling of great love for someone or something
“Nothing is more powerful than a mother's love, more profound than a mother's wisdom, or stronger than a mother's devotion to her children.”
Plural for a feeling of commitment or loyalty to someone or something
“William's career was based on loyalty and devotion to his king.”
Plural for a feeling of great passion toward someone or something
“These men will fight with the utmost devotion for the cause.”
Plural for religious worship or observance
“The king himself seemed to the Spaniards to be the only person who, with great devotion, worshipped God.”
Plural for excessive admiration or praise
Plural for feelings of love or deep affection
Plural for kindness or compassion in one's manner or actions
Plural for a solemn request for help or expression of thanks addressed to God or another deity
Plural for an act of devoting time, effort, resources, or energy to a particular undertaking
Plural for loyal commitment to learning and following the teachings of a mentor or religious figure
Plural for love or admiration of (the values of) Islam or of Islamic civilization
Plural for the act of providing someone in need of assistance with aid
(biblical, the Passion) Plural for the suffering of Jesus during his crucifixion
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