deep affection

collocation in English

meaningsofdeepandaffection

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deep
adjective
uk
/diːp/us
/diːp/
going or being a long way down from the top or surface, or being of a particular distance from the top to ...
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affection
noun
uk
/əˈfek.ʃən/us
/əˈfek.ʃən/
a feeling of liking for a person ...
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(Definition ofdeepandaffectionfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Whilst acknowledging the flaws of both parents' characters, the book is nevertheless written with wit and humour, as well asdeepaffection.
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I shall always remember withdeepaffectionand gratitude the help and support she so readily gave to us all.
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But that is an expression of mydeepaffectionfor both countries.
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He was held in real anddeepaffectionduring what still seems to me too short a life.
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Most of us have adeepaffectionfor him.
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I have adeepaffectionfor him, acquired over many years of personal work with him.
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We mourn his passing with much regret and remember him withdeepaffectionin our prayers.
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Many of us who disagreed with his policies haddeepaffectionand respect for the man himself.
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There isdeepaffectionfor and understanding of the county's heritage.
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I feel adeepaffectionfor him, too.
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I have been trying to decide whether this constant reference to him shows adeepaffectionfor him, or just considerable interest.
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We had adeepaffectionfor him; we all admired his statesmanship, his scholarship, his conscientious devotion to duty and his personal kindness.
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They have adeepaffectionfor and have contributed substantially to the country.
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Many of us have adeepaffectionfor that system but have to accept that it is both expensive and often very slow.
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I myself have a verydeepaffectionfor and interest in it and in its future.
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I have adeepaffectionfor him.
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It is a fact that this is a part of the world in which many people of our race have lived and for which they have adeepaffection.
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I have adeepaffectionfor it.
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If there is one thing for which we hold him indeepaffectionit is the courage he always had of his convictions and the integrity that was behind it.
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The red squirrel is something of a regional icon; it is regarded withdeepaffection, and attempts to ensure its survival are hugely supported by the people of the area.
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