worship

/'wə:ʃip/

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Word: Worship

Part of Speech: Verb (and also a noun)

Summary:

"Worship" is a versatile word that can refer to religious practices as well as profound admiration in everyday life.

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Verb

1. attend religious services
   • They worship in the traditional manner
2. show devotion to (a deity)
   • Many Hindus worship Shiva
3. love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol
   • Many teenagers idolized the Beatles

Noun

1. a feeling of profound love and admiration
2. the activity of worshipping

Synonyms

• idolize
• idolise
• hero-worship
• revere
• adoration