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devoirs

noun as in respects

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The Major, whose devoirs to Camilla always sought, not avoided the public eye, eagerly pursued her.

It is to be feared, madam, that such rumors are well founded, but the party who form the forlorn hope have their devoirs also.

We, of course, lost as little time as possible in paying our devoirs to so wondrous a personage.

Maine Chance has been paying his devoirs with great impartiality to two young ladies.

What think you of my ceremony in calling at the earliest chance to pay my devoirs to the Provost of this burgh and his daughter?

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On this page you'll find 22 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to devoirs, such as: commendations, compliments, deference, greeting, love, and remembrances.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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