worship

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/ˈwɜːr.ʃɪp/
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Religious devotion or, by extension, intense admiration for a person, object, idea, or value.

Examples

  • The service began with songs of worship.
  • As a child, she worshipped her older brother.
  • The family worshipped together during the festival.
  • He worships success and talks about little else.
  • Their worship included music, silence, and readings.

Similar words

admire
adore
idolize
adore
glorify
revere
adoration
glorify
honor
praise

Meanings

Religious devotion

noun
everyday
neutral
The act of showing deep respect, love, prayer, or ritual devotion to God, a god, or something treated as sacred.

Examples

  • The service began with songs of worship.
  • Many people gather for worship on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday.
  • Prayer is an important form of worship in many religions.
  • The temple is a place of worship.
  • Their worship included music, silence, and readings.

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Show religious devotion

verb
everyday
neutral
To show deep religious respect, love, prayer, or ritual devotion to God, a god, or something sacred.

Examples

  • They worship at a small chapel near the river.
  • Millions of people worship God in different ways.
  • The family worshipped together during the festival.
  • Some traditions worship through music and dance.
  • The community worships in several languages.

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Admire intensely

verb
everyday
informal
To admire, love, or respect someone or something very strongly, sometimes too much.

Examples

  • Some fans almost worship the actor.
  • He worships success and talks about little else.
  • As a child, she worshipped her older brother.
  • The essay criticizes a culture that worships wealth.
  • They worship tradition more than innovation.

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Etymology

From Old English weorthscipe, meaning worthiness, honor, or dignity, formed from weorth, worth, plus -scipe, a suffix like modern -ship. The religious sense developed from the idea of giving honor or worth.

FAQ

What does worship mean?

Worship means religious devotion, or more generally intense admiration for someone or something.

Is worship a noun or a verb?

It is both. Worship can mean the act of devotion, or the action of showing that devotion.

Do you say worship God or worship to God?

The usual pattern is worship God, without to before the object.

What does place of worship mean?

A place of worship is a building or space used for religious prayer, ritual, or devotion.

Can worship be used outside religion?

Yes. It can mean to admire someone or something very intensely, as in fans worship the singer.

What are synonyms of worship?

Depending on the sense, synonyms include devotion, adoration, reverence, praise, idolize, and venerate.

What are the forms of worship?

Common forms include worships, worshipped or worshiped, and worshipping or worshiping.

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