with affection

Frequency: 7.614.0 per million words

used to describe an action done in an affectionate way

affectionPREPOSITION

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Examples (10)

  • He looked at his sleeping daughter with deep affection.
  • She always speaks of her hometown with great affection.
  • The old woman touched the faded photograph with affection.
  • He will be remembered by all of us with affection and respect.
  • In her final email, she signed off simply, "Yours with affection."
  • The trainer handled the young puppy with affection and patience.
  • Even when they argued, you could tell they regarded each other with affection.
  • The community welcomed the new family with warmth and affection.
  • She tends to her garden with great affection, talking to the plants as she works.
  • He carefully packed his grandmother's china, treating each piece with affection.