Sentence example with the word 'affection'

affection

abnormality, atrophy, complication, ecstasy, fervor, hero worship, liking, pathological condition, rockiness, susceptibilities, virtue

Definition n. a positive feeling of liking

Last update: June 27, 2015


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Yes, his love had been round her like an atmosphere; and she had been exquisitely happy while that unquestioning affection was hers.   [noun]

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All the passion and affection within him awoke, and rushed towards that child.   [noun]

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John had not much affection for his mother and sisters, and an antipathy to me.   [noun]

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I have a deep affection for my grand parents.   [noun]

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My faith is strong in the power of an honest affection.   [noun]

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"You know everything," Carne replied, with a smile of affection and sweet reproach.   [noun]

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Long since, the keeper has cared for the prisoner with all the ardor of a new-found son's affection.   [noun]

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He has a deep affection, amounting to rapacity, for accuracy in recorded computation.   [Please select]

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Her care for, and interest in her Regiment inspired great affection and respect.   [noun]

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The hateful severity of the father thus not only yielded benefit, but conciliated affection, to the son.   [noun]

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Nothing could surpass the reverence and affection with which this unexpected visit from one who belongs rather to another world than to this, was received by his people.   [noun]

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