Collocations withaffection
These are words often used in combination withaffection.
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bond of affection
To take this step will not halt progress in ecumenical dialogue, bonds of affection and common action for human betterment.
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deep affection
Whilst acknowledging the flaws of both parents' characters, the book is nevertheless written with wit and humour, as well as deep affection.
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display of affection
In such cases the open display of affection was 'feigned' (krtaka).
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expression of affection
The second is an ' expressive-affective ' component which has as its chief motive the expression of affection.
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feeling of affection
There are many people who will go to the grave cherishing that feeling of affection and companionship of which they have been deprived.
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genuine affection
It has tantalised many people, because it involves relationships of genuine affection that people want to sustain, despite historical forces pulling in the other direction.
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