Affectionate \Af*fec"tion*ate\, a. [Cf. F. affectionn['e].]
   1. Having affection or warm regard; loving; fond; as, an
      affectionate brother.
      
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   2. Kindly inclined; zealous. [Obs.] --Johson.
      
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            Man, in his love God, and desire to please him, can
            never be too affectionate.            --Sprat.
      
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   3. Proceeding from affection; indicating love; tender; as,
      the affectionate care of a parent; affectionate
      countenance, message, language.
      
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   4. Strongly inclined; -- with to. [Obs.] --Bacon.
      
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   Syn: Tender; attached; loving; devoted; warm; fond; earnest;
        ardent.
        
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