Pronunciation

/əˈfɛkʃən/

Definitions

Noun

1. Affection: A feeling of liking, love, or care towards someone or something; a deep emotional attachment. Example: “She had a strong affection for her grandmother.”
2. Affectionate: Showing or expressing love or fondness. Example: “The couple’s affectionate gestures showed their deep connection.”
3. Sentiment: Emotion or attitude, especially one that is expressed or felt. Example: “Their shared sentiment was a testament to their enduring affection.”

Verb

1. To feel or express affection for. Example: “She affectionately stroked her pet dog’s head.”
2. To be fond of or have a liking for. Example: “He has a strong affection for classical music.”

Adjective

1. Expressing or characterized by affection. Example: “An affectionate letter from a long-lost friend.”
2. Warm and loving. Example: “Her warm and affectionate embrace greeted him.”

Phrases

• “Feel affection towards someone” means to have a deep emotional connection or love for them.
• “Display affection” is used to show love or care through actions or expressions.
• “Return affection” implies reciprocating someone’s feelings of love or care.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “Her parents cherished the memories of their children’s affection during childhood.”
• Verb: “She felt a surge of affection for her childhood home whenever she visited.”
• Adjective: “His kind words were filled with an affectionate sincerity.”

Synonyms

• Love
• Fondness
• Attachment
• Adoration
• Cherish
• Care
• Tenderness
• Endearment
• Devotion