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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 . Related terms |
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