worship

//ˈwɜːʃɪp//
B2Frequency Level 9Neutral
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Noun

worshipsPlural
1

The feeling or expression of reverence and adoration for a deity or sacred object.

The temple is a place of worship for many believers.

2

A religious service or ceremony showing reverence for a deity.

We attended Sunday worship at the local church.

3

Great admiration or devotion shown towards a person or principle.

The worship of celebrities has become a common phenomenon in modern society.

Verb

worshipInfinitive
worshipPresent tense
worshipedPast tense
worshipedPast participle
worshipingPresent participle
worshipsThird-person singular
1

To show reverence and adoration for a deity; to honor with religious rites.

They worship at the temple every Sunday.

2

To regard with great or extravagant respect, honor, or devotion.

He worships his favorite author and has read all of her books.

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