worshiper — A person who shows reverence, devotion, or adoration toward a deity, religious figure, or something held in high regard.
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A person who shows reverence, devotion, or adoration toward a deity, religious figure, or something held in high regard.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈwɜːrʃɪpər/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother has been a faithful worshiper at the local church for over 50 years.
- The cat seemed to think it was a worshiper when it bowed deeply before its food bowl every morning.
- As a sun worshiper, she never missed a chance to get a tan at the beach.
worshiper
NOUN[/ˈwɜːrʃɪpər/]
A person who shows reverence, devotion, or adoration toward a deity, religious figure, or something held in high regard.
A person who shows reverence, devotion, or adoration toward a deity, religious figure, or something held in high regard.
The worshiper prays while the sniper aims past the viper!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'weorþscipe' meaning 'worthiness' or 'honor,' which evolved into 'worship.' The agent suffix -er was added to create 'worshiper,' meaning 'one who worships.'
Breakdown
worship (from weorþ 'worth, honor' + scipe 'state, condition') + -er (agent suffix meaning 'one who does')
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“My grandmother has been a faithful worshiper at the local church for over 50 years.”
“The cat seemed to think it was a worshiper when it bowed deeply before its food bowl every morning.”
“As a sun worshiper, she never missed a chance to get a tan at the beach.”
“The pizza worshiper declared that pineapple on pizza was a form of culinary blasphemy.”
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