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AFFECTION

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Affection.

How to pronounce affection:

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Affection - as a noun

A positive feeling of liking

Example: "He had trouble expressing the affection he felt"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
affectionatenessfondness12heart8philiatenderness11warmheartedness24warmness13
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
feeling11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Affection - as a verb

To feel affection for.

Example Sentences

"She showed her affection for the puppy by gently petting its head."
"He showered his wife with affection after being away on a business trip."
"The grandmother's affection for her grandchildren was evident in the way she doted on them."
"The cat purred with affection as its owner scratched behind its ears."
"They shared a deep affection for each other that had grown over many years."
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Word Game Points

Is AFFECTION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, affection is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

AFFECTION has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.

Is AFFECTION a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, affection is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
AFFECTION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.

Is AFFECTION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, affection is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
AFFECTION has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.

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