affection to vs affection for

Both 'affection to' and 'affection for' are commonly used phrases, but 'affection for' is the more widely accepted and idiomatic choice in English. 'Affection to' is less common and may sound awkward to native speakers.

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affection to

'Affection to' is not a common or idiomatic phrase in English.

It is not recommended to use 'affection to' in English. Instead, use 'affection for' to express feelings of fondness or love towards someone or something.

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I don't attach any affection to a name.
That's an inappropriate way of showing affection to a dog.
Eddie had a hard time showing his affection to Karen.
Leveraging affection to get what you want?
To show affection to the birth-ed one, they give presents.
I don't think to show affection to my dog in the same way that I would to a human, although sometimes I might want to hug my dog.
He hath, my lord, of late made many tenders Of his affection to me.
Cecil warns Elizabeth about the threat of another Armada from Spain and cautions her that it would be dangerous to show too much affection to the impulsive Essex.
Typical expression of affection to contact the person through a diminutive of the name
The small Grayson shows all her affection to one that considers a sister acquired, reserving words which confirm his change than its more recent questionable attitudes.
479).This is the wish that I extend with affection to all of you, to your families and loved ones.
I wish you, dear brothers and sisters, a fruitful Lenten journey, imparting with affection to all of you a special Apostolic Blessing.
And you're out for a bit of affection to ease the transition?
In the 19th century the chocolatier and master confectioner Fridolin Knösel created the famous "student's kiss", a chocolate delight that students donate to express their affection to someone they are in love with.
I first address my greeting to Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re who has interpreted your sentiments, and I extend it with affection to all those who have organized and coordinated your meeting.
Mr President, may I express my solidarity and brotherly affection to the people of Chile after the terrible earthquakes and tsunami they experienced in Concepción, Biobío, Temuco and Valparaíso.
To greet you here is to extend my affection to all the beloved priests, men and women Religious, and the lay faithful of your Dioceses.
I also invite everybody with great affection to spend a few hours with us.
The authoritarian parent also has clear expectations and consequences, but he doesn't give much affection to the child or explain the reasoning behind the behavior.
The disciples still clung with undying affection to their beloved Master. And yet their minds were shrouded in uncertainty and doubt.

Alternatives:

affection for

affection for

'Affection for' is the correct and more commonly used phrase in English.

'Affection for' is used to express feelings of fondness, love, or liking towards someone or something.

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I actually feel affection for these knuckle-dragging sub-monkeys.
People mistaking your overwhelming warmth and affection for romantic intent.
Your affection for a father you never met is touching but misplaced.
I never feel affection for them.
Never doubt my affection for you.
Your affection for humans is nauseating.
I had developed a slight affection for him.
I have a great affection for Vladimir Grigorevich.
And there's the sarcasm to cover up the accidental display of affection for Paul.
Out of your affection for the family, of course.
Michael, I have great affection for you.
Interesting - you definitely feel more affection for him than me.
I've always retained an affection for my charges, Inspector.
You have a very powerful affection for Julian.
And all this affection for seasons, I don't understand.
This guy expressed affection for carrie.
I have a lot of affection for you.
They need to speak in detail about their affection for their mother.
I I feel great affection for you, Keren.
Johnson says that, on the contrary, the preference springs from affection for others.

Alternatives:

love for
fondness for
liking for
attachment to

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