In an affectionate manner.

An attempt to assume or exhibit what is not natural or real; false display; artificial show. / An unusual mannerism.

The act of affecting or acting upon.

(now rare) To feel affection for.

A state of pain, suffering, distress or agony. / Something which causes pain, suffering, distress or agony.

A Cushitic language spoken in Ethiopia, Eritrea and Djibouti. / A region of Ethiopia.

A member of the people who speak this language and reside in these regions.

Someone or something, especially, a television station, that is associated with a larger, related organization, such as a television network; a member of a group of associated things.

(transitive) To adopt; to receive into a family as one's offspring / (transitive) to bring or receive into close connection; to ally. / (transitive, said of an illegitimate child) To fix the paternity of

(of a person) Having affection or warm regard; loving; fond. / (of an action, etc.) Characterised by or proceeding from affection; indicating love; tender.