define devout
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- Definition of devout. 1  1 : committed or devoted to religion or to religious duties or exercises a devout Catholic. 2  2 : expressing piety or religious fervor : expressing devotion a devout attitude.
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staunch [atheist democrat etc ] meaning, staunch [atheist democrat etc ] definition | English Cobuild dictionary 1 adj A staunch supporter or believer is very loyal to a person, organization, or set of beliefs, and supports them strongly. usu ADJ n (=steadfast) He's a staunch supporter of controls on government spending.
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staunch Having a strong or substantial construction or constitution: the staunch turrets of the fortified city walls (Robert Rosenberg). [Middle English staunche, from Anglo-Norman estaunche, from estaunchier, to stanch, variant of Old French estanchier; see stanch1.]
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religion (rɪˈlɪdʒən) n. 1. belief in, worship of, or obedience to a supernatural power or powers considered to be divine or to have control of human destiny. 2. any formal or institutionalized expression of such belief: the Christian religion. 3. the attitude and feeling of one who believes in a transcendent controlling power or powers.
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devotion 1 An example of devotion is what a dog feels for his kind master. 2  An example of devotion is belief in the Catholic faith and living as a practicing Catholic.  the fact, quality, or state of being devoted.
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pious (pī′əs) adj. 1. a. Earnestly compliant in the observance of religion; reverent or devout: a pious nun. b. Showing or characterized by religious devotion: pious observance. c. Expressive of or used in religious devotion; devotional: pious readings.
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prayer 1 a devout petition to God or an object of worship. a spiritual communion with God or an object of worship, as in supplication, thanksgiving, adoration, or confession. the act or practice of praying to God or an object of worship. a formula or sequence of words used in or appointed for praying: the Lord's Prayer.
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- An emotional regard and sincere loyalty towards. Used in a religious way often. A reverence for. To bow your head. As the surfer approached the shore line, he stopped and stood still for a moment. Before the gigantic pounding waves of the ocean, there was a sincere and devout reverence for the sea. He thought... #respect #love #loyalty #regard for #love of.
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revere (third-person singular simple present reveres, present participle revering, simple past and past participle revered). 1  To regard someone or something with great awe or devotion. 2  To venerate someone or something as an idol.
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devoted devoted - (followed by `to') dedicated exclusively to a purpose or use; large sums devoted to the care of the poor; a life devoted to poetry dedicated - devoted to a cause or ideal or purpose; a dedicated dancer; dedicated teachers; dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal- A.Lincoln
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- Example Sentences for devout. 1  Devout folk of the Latin race are famous for the interest they take in the spectacular. 2  So do not let us forget that a correct creed, and devout emotions, ay! 3  Another writes, Clear teaching, good order, and devout singing..
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pious Usage notes. Sometimes used pejoratively, in the sense of mistaken or false piety, as in pious errors, pious frauds. reverent, reverential, dutiful, religious, devout, godly. (of or pertaining to piety): impious, independent, profane.
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- uk ​ /ˈpaɪ.ə.ti/ us ​ /ˈpaɪə.t̬i/ also piousness, formal. › 1  strong belief in a religion that is shown in the way someone lives. › 2  a strong belief in God or a religion, shown by your worship and behavior.
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- Petitioned definition, a formally drawn request, often bearing the names of a number of those making the request, that is addressed to a person or group of persons in authority or power, soliciting some favor, right, mercy, or other benefit: a petition for clemency; a petition for the repeal of an unfair law. See more.
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pray Definition of pray for English Language Learners. : 1  to speak to God especially in order to give thanks or to ask for something. : 2  to hope or wish very much for something to happen. : 3  to seriously ask (someone) to do something.
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- There are numerous definitions of religion and only a few are stated here. The typical dictionary definition of religion refers to a belief in, or the worship of, a god or gods or the service and worship of God or the supernatural.However, writers and scholars have expanded upon the belief in god definitions as insufficient to capture the diversity of religious thought and experience.here are numerous definitions of religion and only a few are stated here. The typical dictionary definition of religion refers to a belief in, or the worship of, a god or gods or the service and worship of God or the supernatural.
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- Fanaticism and fanatic come from the Latin adverb fānāticē (fren-fānāticus (enthusiastic, ecstatic; raging, fanatical, furious). Fanaticism is a belief or behavior involving uncritical zeal or with an obsessive enthusiasm. Philosopher George Santayana defines fanaticism as redoubling your effort when you have forgotten your aim. The fanatic displays very strict standards and little tolerance for contrary ideas or opinions.
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- Pious definition, having or showing a dutiful spirit of reverence for God or an earnest wish to fulfill religious obligations. See more.
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righteous (ˈraɪtʃəs) adj. 1. a. characterized by, proceeding from, or in accordance with accepted standards of morality, justice, or uprightness; virtuous: a righteous man. b. (as collective noun; preceded by the): the righteous. 2. morally justifiable or right, esp from one's own point of view: righteous indignation.
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religion Noun[edit] religion ‎(countable and uncountable, plural religions) (uncountable) The belief in and worship of a supernatural controlling power, especially a personal god or gods.
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- Definition of spirituality. plural. spiritualities. 1 : something that in ecclesiastical law belongs to the church or to a cleric as such. 2 : clergy. 3 : sensitivity or attachment to religious values. 4 : the quality or state of being spiritual.
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PanthÃ©on a national monument in Paris, France, used as a sepulcher for eminent French persons, begun in 1764 by Soufflot as the church of Ste. Geneviève and secularized in 1885. Also called Panthéon Français.
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devout To be devout is to be deeply devoted to one's religion or to another belief, cause, or way of life. If you're reading this, you're probably a devout believer in improving your vocabulary. Devout is often used to describe religious individuals, but this word also pop ups in the context of sports fans — a fact that may shed some light on the role of sports in today's society.
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- Drinking Coffee Mate can lead to a host of negative effects from nausea, dizziness, and vomiting, to the more extreme cases of liver dysfunction and renal failure. You can, however, make your own homemade coffee flavored creamers. It’s really easy and it saves you a lot of money.
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Spendthrift (Redirected from Profligate) For the horse, see Spendthrift (horse). For the 1936 film, see Spendthrift (film). A spendthrift (also called profligate) is someone who spends money prodigiously and who is extravagant and recklessly wasteful, often to a point where the spending climbs well beyond her or his means.
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Devotion In the Bhakti Marga (Way of Devotion), devotion to god is a specific religious attitude and sentiment, the essential features of which are faith, love, and trust in god...Quite often, native Christian songs, hymns, and lyrics express these very same emotions of faith, love, and trust in Jesus Christ.