Devotion
Devotion noun - A feeling of strong or constant regard for and dedication to someone.
Usage example: Albert Schweitzer was world-renowned for his devotion to his fellow man
Respect and devotion are semantically related in fondness topic. In some cases you can use "Respect" instead a noun "Devotion".
Respect
Respect noun - A feeling of great approval and liking.
Usage example: I have a lot of respect for Martin Luther King, Jr.'s steadfast courage
Devotion and respect are semantically related in fondness topic. Sometimes you can use "Devotion" instead a noun "Respect", if it concerns topics such as affection, worship.
Mutual synonyms
How words are described
| high | high devotion | high respect |
| full | full devotion | full respect |
| particular | particular devotion | particular respect |
| similar | similar devotion | similar respect |
| Other adjectives: complete, utter, total, true, genuine, honest, sheer, deep, obvious, strong, constant, extreme, great, serious, absolute, personal, incredible, mutual, immense, greater. | ||
Both words in one sentence
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Where other gods are pleased by your respect and devotion, he appreciates your fear and obedience.
Source: Video Game / Pharaoh -
For the others, she typically commands such high respect and devotion that her subjects will march to and fight at the Gates of Hell without question if she needed them to.
Source: The High Queen - Before his departure from the military, Zechs Merquise treats most of his men well and get incredible respect and devotion in return, but saying "fatherly" might be a stretch (especially seeing as he's only 19 years old).
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