B2nounrelationshipsemotions
US/əˈfek.ʃən/
UK/əˈfek.ʃən/
a gentle feeling of liking and caring for someone, often shown by words or touch
In context
She showed her affection for the old dog by feeding it by hand.
He has a deep affection for the village where he grew up.
Some families find it hard to express affection in words.
Words that go with affection
verb + noun
- show affectionCats rarely show affection in the way dogs do.
adjective + noun
- deep affectionThey share a deep affection for each other.
- genuine affectionThere was genuine affection in his voice.
- physical affectionSome children need more physical affection than others.
noun + preposition
- affection forHer affection for her grandmother never faded.
- lack of affectionA lack of affection can hurt a child.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
He has affection to his sister.Correct: He has affection for his sister.