1. (a.) Having affection or warm regard; loving; fond; as, an affectionate brother.

2. (a.) Kindly inclined; zealous.

3. (a.) Proceeding from affection; indicating love; tender; as, the affectionate care of a parent; affectionate countenance, message, language.

4. (a.) Strongly inclined; -- with to.

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