Associations to the word «Devotion»

Wiktionary

DEVOTION, noun. (uncountable) The act or state of devoting or being devoted.
DEVOTION, noun. (uncountable) Feeling of strong or fervent affection; dedication
DEVOTION, noun. (uncountable) Religious veneration, zeal, or piety.
DEVOTION, noun. (countable) (ecclesiastical) A prayer (often found in the plural)

Dictionary definition

DEVOTION, noun. Feelings of ardent love; "their devotion to each other was beautiful".
DEVOTION, noun. Commitment to some purpose; "the devotion of his time and wealth to science".
DEVOTION, noun. Religious zeal; the willingness to serve God.
DEVOTION, noun. (usually plural) religious observance or prayers (usually spoken silently); "he returned to his devotions".

Wise words

The chief difference between words and deeds is that words are always intended for men for their approbation, but deeds can be done only for God.
Leo Tolstoy