have affection
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to possess a feeling of affection for someone
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- He has a great affection for animals.
- I have a deep affection for his mother.
- She always had a special affection for her youngest grandchild.
- Despite their long history, he had little affection left for his old rival.
- It's clear they have a mutual affection that has grown over the years.
- The professor had a genuine affection for all the students he mentored.
- Do you have any affection for the place where you grew up?
- I must admit I'm starting to have a real affection for this quirky little town.
- She couldn't deny that she had a growing affection towards him.
- Even after all these years, they still have a warm affection for one another.