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[ noun ] a positive feeling of liking

Examples

"he had trouble expressing the affection he felt" "the child won everyone's heart"

Used in print

(Chicago Daily Tribune...)

He treats this deep-eyed , bearded , bony crackpot with tangible affection and respect .

(The Providence Journal...)

As for the ladies , they were full of charm , and sincerity , and deep and abiding affection for this hurrying driving , honest , little man .

(Robert A. Futterman, The Future of Our Cities....)

And if the affection for the suburban branch reflects a desire to shop with `` nice people '' , rather than with the indiscriminate urban mass which supports the downtown department_store , the central location may be in serious trouble .

(Louis Zara, Dark Rider....)

Therefore , give Him your affection and store up His love for you .

(Ann Hebson, The Lattimer Legend....)

Kate drew more_and_more on her affection for Joel through the hot days of summer work .

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