Passion vs. Dedication

Passion vs. Dedication — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Passion and Dedication

Passionnoun

Any great, strong, powerful emotion, especially romantic love or hate.

We share a passion for books.

Dedicationnoun

(uncountable) The act of dedicating or the state of being dedicated.

Passionnoun

Fervor, determination.

Dedicationnoun

(countable) A note addressed to a patron or friend, prefixed to a work of art as a token of respect, esteem, or affection.

Passionnoun

An object of passionate or romantic love or strong romantic interest.

It started as a hobby, but now my motorbike collection has become my passion.

Dedicationnoun

(countable) A ceremony marking an official completion or opening.

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Passionnoun

sexual intercourse, especially when very emotional

We shared a night of passion.

Dedicationnoun

(legal) The deliberate or negligent surrender of all rights to property.

Passionnoun

The suffering of Jesus leading up to and during his crucifixion.

Dedicationnoun

complete and wholehearted fidelity

Passionnoun

A play, musical composition or display meant to commemorate the suffering of Jesus.

Dedicationnoun

a ceremony in which something (as a building) is dedicated to some goal or purpose

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Passionnoun

(obsolete) Suffering or enduring of imposed or inflicted pain; any suffering or distress.

a cardiac passion

Dedicationnoun

a message that makes a pledge

Passionnoun

(obsolete) The state of being acted upon; subjection to an external agent or influence; a passive condition; opposed to action.

Dedicationnoun

a short message (as in a book or musical work or on a photograph) dedicating it to someone or something

Passionnoun

(obsolete) Capacity of being affected by external agents; susceptibility of impressions from external agents.

Dedicationnoun

the act of binding yourself (intellectually or emotionally) to a course of action;

his long commitment to public servicethey felt no loyalty to a losing team

Passionnoun

(obsolete) An innate quality, property, or attribute of a thing.

Passionnoun

(obsolete) Disorder of the mind; madness.

He will again be well: if much you note him,
You shall offend him and extend his passion:

Passionverb

(obsolete) To suffer pain or sorrow; to experience a passion; to be extremely agitated.

Passionverb

(transitive) To give a passionate character to.

Passionnoun

strong feeling or emotion

Passionnoun

intense passion or emotion

Passionnoun

something that is desired intensely;

his rage for fame destroyed him

Passionnoun

an irrational but irresistible motive for a belief or action

Passionnoun

a feeling of strong sexual desire

Passionnoun

any object of warm affection or devotion;

the theater was her first lovehe has a passion for cock fighting

Passionnoun

the suffering of Jesus at the crucifixion