affection
nounUK /əˈfek.ʃən/
US /əˈfek.ʃən/
A warm, loving feeling you have for someone.
She showed her affection for the puppy by hugging it gently.
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2. A gentle feeling of liking something.
He has a great affection for old books.
3. A disease or unhealthy condition of the body.
The doctor treated a skin affection on his arm.
4. The act of showing love or care toward someone.
Grandma's affection was clear in every letter she wrote.