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devotion

DEVOTION, n.

1. The state of being dedicated, consecrated, or solemnly set apart for a particular purpose.

2. A solemn attention to the Supreme Being in worship; a yielding of the heart and affections to God, with reverence, faith and piety, in religious duties, particularly in prayer and meditation; devoutness.

3. External worship; acts of religion; performance of religious duties.

As I passed by and beheld your devotions. Acts 17.

4. Prayer to the Supreme Being. A Christian will be regular in his morning and evening devotions.

5. An act of reverence, respect or ceremony.

6. Ardent love or affection; attachment manifested by constant attention; as, the duke was distinguished by his devotion to the king, and to the interest of the nation.

7. Earnestness; ardor; eagerness.

He seeks their hate with greater devotion than they can render it him.

8. Disposal; power of disposing of; state of dependence.

Arundel castle would keep that rich corner of the country at his majestys devotion.

devotional

DEVOTIONAL, a.

1. Pertaining to devotion; used in devotion; as a devotional posture; devotional exercises.

2. Suited to devotion; as a devotional frame of mind.

devotionalist

DEVOTIONALIST, DEVOTIONIST, n. A person given to devotion; or one superstitiously or formally devout.

devotionist

DEVOTIONALIST, DEVOTIONIST, n. A person given to devotion; or one superstitiously or formally devout.

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