noun
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a laying on, fixing, applying or placing in a particular manner.
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an earnest attempt; an all-out effort; endeavour.
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close or fixed attention; concentration.
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profound religious meditation;abstract contemplation.
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the quality of being not influenced by personal interest or selfish motives and working altruistically.
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the fact, quality or state of being devoted to a god, saint or other holy man or object; devotion.