devotion

UK /dɪˈvəʊʃən/ US /dɪˈvoʊʃən/
noun 4

Collocations

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(noun.)

ADJ

deep, enormous | great

fanatical, intense, passionate, single-minded

Her passionate devotion to teaching inspired every student in the classroom.

total

His total devotion to studying medicine meant he spent nearly every evening at the library.

selfless

blind, dog-like

She showed blind devotion to the team, supporting them even when they played poorly.

lifelong, undying

She showed undying devotion to helping homeless animals throughout her life.

mutual

The two nurses showed mutual devotion to their patients throughout their long careers in the hospital.

religious

Her lifelong religious devotion inspired her to volunteer at the church every single week.

VERB + DEVOTION

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with ~

She pursued her artistic goals with unwavering devotion throughout her entire career.

~ to

Her lifelong devotion to helping homeless people inspired her entire community.

PHRASES

devotion to duty

Her years of devotion to duty as a nurse earned her the hospital's highest award.

devotion to the cause

His lifelong devotion to the cause of environmental protection inspired many people to change their habits.

an object of devotion

The famous musician has become an object of devotion for millions of fans around the world.

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