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Common collocations with affection in American Collocation

affection noun uncountable

US /əˈfekʃ(ə)n/

deep
genuine
great
warm

I remember with great affection the hospitality we received from them.

have affection

feel
have

Toby and Benjamin are opposites and have no affection for each other.

show affection

demonstrate
display
express
show

Both men and women show their affection with three kisses on alternate cheeks.

make other people feel affection towards you

gain
inspire
retain
win

Professor Blackie soon won the affection of his pupils.

display
expression
mark
outpouring
show
sign

Parents preferred public displays of affection to be discouraged at school.