affection

Everyday

1. Affection is a gentle feeling of liking and caring for someone or something. tree →
2. Affection is also the way you show that care, by hugs, kind words or friendly actions. tree →

In the lessons

In personal, social and health lessons it is a word for kind feelings in families and friendships: showing affection, asking before hugging. In stories it shows a warm relationship between characters, people and pets. Phrases: «show affection», «with affection», «a sign of affection».

Examples

• The puppy shows affection by licking our faces. tree →
• Grandpa looked at the old photo with great affection. tree →
• A hug is one way to show affection. tree →
• She has a deep affection for her little brother. tree →
• Always ask before you hug someone; not everyone likes to show affection that way. tree →
• Cats show affection by rubbing against your legs. tree →
• His very silence now proves his affection." tree →

Note

Usually uncountable: «a lot of affection» (not «affections» in normal use). Adjective: affectionate. Affection is milder than love. Do not confuse with «infection» (an illness) or «effect».

In Jewish tradition

Interpretation: Jeremiah reads God's love for Israel as everlasting, and tradition takes the verse as God's promise to bring His people back with kindness. In the primary lessons: In personal, social and health lessons it is a word for kind feelings in families and friendships: showing affection, asking before hugging. In stories it shows a warm relationship between characters, people and pets. Phrases: «show affection», «with affection», «a sign of affection».

Examples

• 'From afar the LORD appeared unto me.' 'Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love; therefore with affection have I drawn thee. (Prophets JER.31.3, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

Usually uncountable: «a lot of affection» (not «affections» in normal use). Adjective: affectionate. Affection is milder than love. Do not confuse with «infection» (an illness) or «effect».