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/ˈwɜːʃɪp/ · wor·ship
noun
- The condition of being worthy; honour or distinction. His bravery earned him a place of worship among his peers.
- The devotion accorded to a deity or to a sacred object. The ancient temple was a center of worship for the local community.
- The religious ceremonies that express this devotion. Sunday worship at the cathedral includes hymns, prayers, and a sermon.
verb
- To reverence a deity or sacred entity with supreme respect and veneration; to perform religious exercises in honour of. She worships the sun each dawn, offering a small incense stick.
- To honour with extravagant love and extreme submission, as a lover; to adore or idolize. He seemed to worship his mentor, following every piece of advice without question.
- To participate in religious ceremonies. We worship at the church down the road every Sunday.
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Did you know? The Old English word weorþscipe originally meant ‘worthiness’ and only later acquired the religious sense that dominates modern usage.