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