Devotion ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Devotion ( noun )

1. Great love or loyalty towards God, a person, or a thing.
2. Religious worship or observance.
3. Dedication to a particular task or purpose.

Origin:

Middle english: from old french devocion, from latin devotio(n-), from devovere "dedicate" (see devote).

Examples:

1. She felt a deep devotion to her husband.
2. He had a devotion to his work.
3. She had a devotion to God.
4. The devotion of the monks to their religious beliefs.
5. The devotion of the volunteers to the cause.

(As a verb)

Devotion ( verb )

1. Great love or loyalty towards God, a person, or a thing.
2. Religious worship or observance.
3. Dedication to a particular task or purpose.

Origin:

Middle english: from old french devocion, from latin devotio(n-), from devovere "dedicate" (see devote).

Examples:

1. She felt a deep devotion to her husband.
2. He had a devotion to his work.
3. She had a devotion to God.
4. The devotion of the monks to their religious beliefs.
5. The devotion of the volunteers to the cause.