The chest or heart as the seat of one's emotions
(colloquial, slang) Strong emotions deriving from one's circumstances, mood, or relationships with others
Plural for a gentle feeling of fondness or liking
“And I think about that so often, because of the universality of people's love and affection for their dads.”
Plural for an affection or proclivity for a person, activity or thing
“His affection for music transcends most others, and his creative force shows no sign of slowing.”
Plural for a characteristic that is distinctive of a particular person, thing or place
“He has traced it, he says, as an affection common to Europe, in the works of various writers up to the year 1596.”
Plural for an abnormal state that disrupts one's normal bodily functioning
“Pulmonary dysfunction is a common feature in patients with long-standing liver affection.”
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