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Devotion

The act of devoting; consecration.

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Allegiance 76% connected

The tie or obligation, implied or expressed, which a subject owes to his sovereign or government; the duty of fidelity to one's king, government, or…

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Commitment 76% connected

The act of committing, or putting in charge, keeping, or trust; consignment; esp., the act of committing to prison.

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Dedication 76% connected

The act of setting apart or consecrating to a divine Being, or to a sacred use, often with religious solemnities; solemn appropriation; as, the dedic…

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Love 76% connected

A feeling of strong attachment induced by that which delights or commands admiration; preeminent kindness or devotion to another; affection; tenderne…

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Loyalty 76% connected

The state or quality of being loyal; fidelity to a superior, or to duty, love, etc.

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Prayer 76% connected

One who prays; a supplicant.

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Supplication 76% connected

The act of supplicating; humble and earnest prayer, as in worship.

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Worship 76% connected

Excellence of character; dignity; worth; worthiness.

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Fetich 76% connected

Alt. of Fetish

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Fetish 76% connected

A material object supposed among certain African tribes to represent in such a way, or to be so connected with, a supernatural being, that the posses…

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Commit 74% connected

To give in trust; to put into charge or keeping; to intrust; to consign; -- used with to, unto.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Commit 74% connected

To give in trust; to put into charge or keeping; to intrust; to consign; -- used with to, unto.

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Devoted 74% connected

of Devote

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Devoted 74% connected

of Devote

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Veneration 92% connected

The act of venerating, or the state of being venerated; the highest degree of respect and reverence; respect mingled with awe; a feeling or sentiment…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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