-atesuffix forming verbs with the meaning "to, toward"
affectionlatin word for "love, attachment, passion"
1590–95, from affectionate + -ly./ˌafəkSHənitlē/
He affectionately hugged his child.
彼は愛情を込めて子供を抱きしめた。
She spoke affectionately to her cat.
彼女は愛情を込めて猫に話しかけた。