1. (n.) The act of devoting; consecration.

2. (n.) The state of being devoted; addiction; eager inclination; strong attachment love or affection; zeal; especially, feelings toward God appropriately expressed by acts of worship; devoutness.

3. (n.) Act of devotedness or devoutness; manifestation of strong attachment; act of worship; prayer.

4. (n.) Disposal; power of disposal.

5. (n.) A thing consecrated; an object of devotion.