Affection: alternatives and connections

The act attaching, or state of being attached; close adherence or affection; fidelity; regard; an/ passion of affection that binds a person; as, an a…

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The quality or state of being protective.

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To keep in view; to behold; to look at; to view; to gaze upon.

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To take notice of; to regard with special attention; to regard as worthy of special consideration; hence, to care for; to heed.

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of Feel

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Having affection or warm regard; loving; fond; as, an affectionate brother.

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Having affection or warm regard; loving; fond; as, an affectionate brother.

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The quality of being affectionate; fondness; affection.

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The quality or state of being fond; foolishness.

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A hollow, muscular organ, which, by contracting rhythmically, keeps up the circulation of the blood.

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The quality or state of being tender (in any sense of the adjective).

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Warmth.

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