This page shows Affection in 20 example sentences from English, with an explanation of the meaning and related words like heart or feeling. Useful when writing or proofreading a text.
Affection in a sentence
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Affection meaning
- The act of affecting or acting upon.
- The state of being affected, especially: a change in, or alteration of, the emotional state of a person or other animal, caused by a subjective affect (a subjective feeling or emotion), which arises in response to a stimulus which may result from either thought or perception.
- An attribute; a quality or property; a condition.
Example sentences (20)
Of course, some may complete a specific Spider-Man's skill tree first because of their affection for the character.
During summer in 2023, the two were not shy to show their affection towards each other when they were in the Hamptons.
Although this courtroom sequence is later revealed as an illusion, it still reflects Mel's affection for the Time Lord.
Later on, she opened Street Kitchen Asian Bistro, but in 2013, the launch of Olive & Finch stole her affection.
Yet, despite his larger than life persona, humble Tommy was taken aback by the outpouring of affection for him.
And the manager says he will not allow a “minority” to tarnish his own affection for the wider United fanbase.
A statement from the Spanish giants expressed their “affection and love for a great legend” following Bale’s announcement.
Many times, when we love other people, we will indeed experience strong feelings of affection or connection.
Your heart is overflowing with affection for this very moment, appreciating the grace and beauty it brings to your journey.
As it was Jill’s turn to be the center of attention, we all eagerly wrote our messages of love, affection, and appreciation.
The things I'm doing differently in my marriage are showing affection, saying I'm sorry, and being respectful to my partner.
Based on the way Audra spoke about her father’s struggles, it’s clear that she had some affection for him.
For followers of Christianity, charity stands as a poignant expression of selfless affection and concern.
His outburst is hilarious but also underscores the depth of his affection for Peter and his protective instincts towards him.
Their large, expressive eyes exude intelligence and affection, while their long, feathered ears add to their charming appeal.
A lovestruck artist channeling their affection for someone into a portrait slows down the art of seduction for a beat in film.
Thiel told students at the Oxford Union earlier this year that Britain’s affection for the NHS is akin to “Stockholm syndrome”.
All potential pets have their own unique challenges, but Joseph's boundless love and affection for people is always on display.
Fox, 63, expressed his adoration and deep affection for Pollan in a heartfelt message that has since touched the hearts of many.
But there are times when the word applies with a sort of affection, and holds appreciation for the fruits that eccentricity bears.
Common combinations with affection
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:
- affection for 52×
- of affection 37×
- and affection 31×
- affection and 28×
- the affection 14×
- his affection 11×
- with affection 9×
- affection of 9×
- their affection 6×
- affection that 6×
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About these examples
The 20 examples on this page contain the complete word affection. Duplicate, incomplete, unusually short and technically noisy sentences are removed automatically. The definition is sourced from Wiktionary. Read more about our sources and checks on the About Voorbeeldzinnen.info page or see how to report a correction.