affection
nounfeminine/ɐfɐjˈsɐ̃w̃/medium
a·fei·ção
Definition
A feeling of fondness, liking, or care for someone or something.
She held a deep affection for her grandmother.
The old house was an object of his affection.
Common collocations
deep affectionshow affectionfeel affection
Etymology
Do latim 'affectio, -onis' (disposição, estado de alma), de 'afficere' (afetar).