have affection

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to possess a feeling of affection for someone

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Examples (10)

  • 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.