Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with affection in American Collocation
affection
noun
uncountable
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
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.