affection

US /əˈfek.ʃən/
UK /əˈfek.ʃən/
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a gentle feeling of fondness or liking

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She showed great affection for her grandchildren.
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He felt a deep affection for his hometown.
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fondnesslikinglovewarmthcaretendernessdevotionattachmentfriendshipkindness
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affect‌seasonal affective disorder