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devotion
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composure
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resolve
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willingness
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optimism
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solidarity
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sympathy
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zest
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contentment
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affinity
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deference
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reverence
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enthusiasm
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eager
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unbothered
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resolute
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fond
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gracious
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genial
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affectionate
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determined
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tenacious
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jaunty
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inquisitive
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apologetic
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hard-hitting
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amicable
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unflinching
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sincere
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empathetically
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keenly
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to marvel
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to revel
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to cherish
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to relent
devotion
noun
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strong love and support expressed for a person or thing

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Sarah's unwavering devotion to her family was evident in her tireless efforts to support them through every challenge they faced.
The monk's daily prayers and meditation rituals were a testament to his profound religious devotion.

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devote

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devotion

Noun

devotional

Adjective

devotional

Adjective
composure
composure
noun
c
k
o
ə
m
m
p
p
o
s
ʒ
u
ɜ
r
r
e

a state of calmness and self-control, especially in difficult or challenging situations

discomposure

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devote

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devotion

Noun

devotional

Adjective

devotional

Adjective
resolve
noun
r
r
e
i
s
z
o
ɑ
l
l
v
v
e

a strong will to have or do something of value

irresoluteness

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devote

Verb

devotion

Noun

devotional

Adjective

devotional

Adjective
willingness
noun
w
w
i
ɪ
ll
l
i
ɪ
n
n
g
g
n
n
e
ə
ss
s

the quality of being ready or glad to do something when the time comes or if the need arises

unwillingness

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devote

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devotion

Noun

devotional

Adjective

devotional

Adjective
optimism
noun
o
ɑ
p
p
t
t
i
ə
m
m
i
ɪ
s
z
ə
m
m

a general tendency to look on the bright side of things and to expect positive outcomes

pessimism

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devote

Verb

devotion

Noun

devotional

Adjective

devotional

Adjective
solidarity
noun
s
s
o
ɑ
l
l
i
ə
d
d
a
ɛ
r
r
i
ə
t
t
y
i

the support given by the members of a group to each other because of sharing the same opinions, feelings, goals, etc.

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devote

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devotion

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devotional

Adjective

devotional

Adjective
sympathy
noun
s
s
y
ɪ
m
m
p
p
a
ə
th
θ
y
i

a supportive or favorable attitude towards an opinion, goal, or viewpoint, indicating agreement or understanding

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devote

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devotion

Noun

devotional

Adjective

devotional

Adjective
zest
noun
z
z
e
ɛ
s
s
t
t

a lively and enthusiastic interest in something

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devote

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devotion

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devotional

Adjective

devotional

Adjective
contentment
contentment
noun
c
k
o
ə
n
n
t
t
e
ɛ
n
n
t
t
m
m
e
ə
n
n
t
t

happiness and satisfaction, particularly with one's life

discontentment

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devote

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devotion

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devotional

Adjective

devotional

Adjective
affinity
noun
a
ə
ff
f
i
ɪ
n
n
i
ə
t
t
y
i

a strong and natural liking or sympathy toward someone or something

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devote

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devotion

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devotional

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devotional

Adjective
deference
noun
d
d
e
ɛ
f
f
e
ɜ
r
r
e
ə
n
n
c
s
e

a polite and respectful expression, either through words or actions, that shows high regard or esteem for someone

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devote

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devotion

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devotional

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devotional

Adjective
reverence
noun
r
r
e
ɛ
v
v
e
ɜ
r
r
e
ə
n
n
c
s
e

a great and intense feeling of respect or admiration

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devote

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devotion

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devotional

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devotional

Adjective
enthusiasm
enthusiasm
noun
e
ɪ
n
n
th
θ
u
u
s
z
ia
s
z
ə
m
m

a feeling of great excitement and passion

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devote

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devotion

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devotional

Adjective

devotional

Adjective
eager
eager
Adjective
ea
i
g
g
e
ɜ
r
r

having a strong desire for doing or experiencing something

uneager

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devote

Verb

devotion

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devotional

Adjective

devotional

Adjective
unbothered
Adjective
u
ʌ
n
n
b
b
o
ɑ:
th
ð
e
ə
r
r
e
d
d

not worried, concerned, or affected by something that might typically cause disturbance

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devote

Verb

devotion

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devotional

Adjective

devotional

Adjective
resolute
Adjective
r
r
e
ɛ
s
z
o
ə
l
l
u
u
t
t
e

showing determination or a strong will in pursuing a goal or decision

irresolute

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devote

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devotion

Noun

devotional

Adjective

devotional

Adjective
fond
fond
Adjective
f
f
o
ɑ
n
n
d
d

feeling or showing emotional attachment or nostalgia toward a person or thing

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devote

Verb

devotion

Noun

devotional

Adjective

devotional

Adjective
gracious
gracious
Adjective
g
g
r
r
a
c
ʃ
iou
ə
s
s

characterized by kindness, politeness, and a warm, welcoming demeanor

ungracious

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devote

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devotion

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devotional

Adjective

devotional

Adjective
genial
Adjective
g
ʤ
e
i
n
n
i
j
a
ə
l
l

characterized as kind, friendly, and carefree

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devote

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devotion

Noun

devotional

Adjective

devotional

Adjective
affectionate
affectionate
Adjective
a
ə
ff
f
e
ɛ
c
k
t
ʃ
io
ə
n
n
a
ə
t
t
e

expressing love and care

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devote

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devotion

Noun

devotional

Adjective

devotional

Adjective
determined
determined
Adjective
d
d
e
ɪ
t
t
e
ɜ
r
r
m
m
i
ə
n
n
e
d
d

having or displaying a strong will to achieve a goal despite the challenges or obstacles

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devote

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devotion

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devotional

Adjective

devotional

Adjective
tenacious
Adjective
t
t
e
ə
n
n
a
c
ʃ
iou
ə
s
s

very determined and not giving up easily

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devote

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devotion

Noun

devotional

Adjective

devotional

Adjective
jaunty
Adjective
j
ʤ
au
ɔ
n
n
t
t
y
i

appearing cheerful, lively, and full of confidence

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devote

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devotion

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devotional

Adjective

devotional

Adjective
inquisitive
inquisitive
Adjective
i
ɪ
n
n
q
k
u
w
i
ɪ
s
z
i
ɪ
t
t
i
ɪ
v
v
e

having a desire to learn many different things and asks many questions to gain knowledge or understanding

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devote

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devotion

Noun

devotional

Adjective

devotional

Adjective
apologetic
apologetic
Adjective
a
ə
p
p
o
ɑ
l
l
o
ə
g
ʤ
e
ɛ
t
t
i
ɪ
c
k

showing regret or remorse for a fault, mistake, or offense

unapologetic

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devote

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devotion

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devotional

Adjective

devotional

Adjective
hard-hitting
Adjective
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/hˈɑːɹdhˈɪɾɪŋ/

powerful and impactful, often addressing issues directly and forcefully to persuade or influence others

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devote

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devotion

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devotional

Adjective

devotional

Adjective
amicable
amicable
Adjective
a
æ
m
m
i
ɪ
c
k
a
ə
b
b
ə
l
l
e

(of interpersonal relations) behaving with friendliness and without disputing

hostile

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devote

Verb

devotion

Noun

devotional

Adjective

devotional

Adjective
unflinching
Adjective
u
ə
n
n
f
f
l
l
i
ɪ
n
n
ch
ʧ
i
ɪ
n
n
g
g

not backing off when things are becoming more challenging

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devote

Verb

devotion

Noun

devotional

Adjective

devotional

Adjective
sincere
sincere
Adjective
s
s
i
ɪ
n
n
c
s
e
ɪ
r
r
e

(of a person) genuine and honest in feelings, words, or actions

insincere

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devote

Verb

devotion

Noun

devotional

Adjective

devotional

Adjective
empathetically
empathetically
Adverb
e
ɛ
m
m
p
p
a
a
th
θ
e
ɛ
t
t
i
ɪ
c
k
a
ll
l
y
i

in a way that shows the ability to consider and understand the feelings of others

unsympathetically

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devote

Verb

devotion

Noun

devotional

Adjective

devotional

Adjective
keenly
keenly
Adverb
k
k
ee
i
n
n
l
l
y
i

with a lot of enthusiasm, focus, or intensity

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devote

Verb

devotion

Noun

devotional

Adjective

devotional

Adjective
to marvel
to marvel
Verb
m
m
a
ɑ
r
r
v
v
e
ə
l
l

to feel amazed or puzzled by something extraordinary or remarkable

Grammatical Information:

transitive

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devote

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devotion

Noun

devotional

Adjective

devotional

Adjective
to revel
Verb
r
r
e
ɛ
v
v
e
ə
l
l

to take great pleasure or delight in an experience or activity

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devote

Verb

devotion

Noun

devotional

Adjective

devotional

Adjective
to cherish
to cherish
Verb
ch
ʧ
e
ɛ
r
r
i
ɪ
sh
ʃ

to hold dear and deeply appreciate something or someone

Grammatical Information:

transitive

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devote

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devotion

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devotional

Adjective

devotional

Adjective
to relent
Verb
r
r
e
ɪ
l
l
e
ɛ
n
n
t
t

to accept something, usually after some resistance

stand

Word Family

devote

Verb

devotion

Noun

devotional

Adjective

devotional

Adjective

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