affection

Definition for affection

noun as in strong fondness

Strongest matches

care, closeness, desire, devotion, emotion, feeling, friendship, good will, kindness, love, passion, sentiment, tenderness, warmth

Strong matches

ardor, attachment, case, concern, crush, endearment, friendliness, hankering, heart, inclination, itch, liking, predilection, propensity, regard, shine, solicitude, weakness, yen

Weak matches

amore, puppy love, soft spot

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"There was so much attention and affection; he wanted to be with me all the time."

From BBC

Nowhere though, will he feel the affection reserved for him at Chelsea.

From BBC

The King expressed delight at her recollection of his 1969 investiture as the Prince of Wales when he was 21, laughing at Mrs Caterham's comment about being the subject of many girls' affection.

From BBC

Their affection for Afghanistan was demonstrated by their decision to remain in Bamiyan province after the authoritarian regime seized control in August 2021, while many other Westerners left.

From BBC

We come to the film with so much preexisting affection for Farrell and Robbie that it’s a shock when their characters kiss and we realize they’ve got no chemistry.

From Los Angeles Times

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