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Meaning of the word worship in English

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worship

US /ˈwɝː.ʃɪp/
UK /ˈwɝː.ʃɪp/
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Noun

1.

the feeling or expression of reverence and adoration for a deity.

Example:
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The congregation gathered for Sunday worship.
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Ancient civilizations practiced the worship of many gods.
Synonym:
adorationreverencevenerationhomagedevotion
2.

the act of showing respect and admiration for someone or something.

Example:
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His worship of money led him to make bad decisions.
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The fans showed their worship for the rock star.
Synonym:
admirationreverencevenerationidolizationadoration

Verb

1.

show reverence and adoration for (a deity); honor with religious rites.

Example:
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They gather every Sunday to worship God.
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Many ancient cultures worshipped the sun.
Synonym:
adorereverevenerateidolizeglorify
2.

show great admiration or devotion for (someone or something).

Example:
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He worships his older brother.
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She worshipped the ground he walked on.
Synonym:
idolizeadorerevereveneratelionize
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