a laying on, fixing, applying or placing in a particular manner.

an earnest attempt; an all-out effort; endeavour.

close or fixed attention; concentration.

profound religious meditation;abstract contemplation.

the quality of being not influenced by personal interest or selfish motives and working altruistically.

the fact, quality or state of being devoted to a god, saint or other holy man or object; devotion.

a giving of life; a rescuing from great danger or peril.

a remitting from death penalty.

(cricket) a missing of a chance of getting a batsman out, as by dropping a catch.