worship — to show reverence and adoration for a deity; to regard with great respect and devotion
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to show reverence and adoration for a deity; to regard with great respect and devotion
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈwɜːrʃɪp/
Example Sentences
- She worships her morning coffee like it's a sacred ritual.
- The ancient Greeks worshipped many gods and goddesses.
- My teenager worships K-pop idols more than homework.
worship
VERB[/ˈwɜːrʃɪp/]
to show reverence and adoration for a deity; to regard with great respect and devotion
A devoted person worship at the sacred altar in prayer
On the warship through hardship, they worship
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Old English 'weorþscipe', a compound of 'weorþ' (worthy, valuable) and 'scipe' (state, condition). Originally meant 'respect or honor given to something of worth'.
Breakdown
weorþ (worthy, valuable) + -scipe (state, condition, quality) = worthship, later contracted to worship.
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📝Examples
“She worships her morning coffee like it's a sacred ritual.”
“The ancient Greeks worshipped many gods and goddesses.”
“My teenager worships K-pop idols more than homework.”
“He worships money so much that he forgot what friendship means.”
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