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- Dictionaryworship/ˈwəːʃɪp/
noun
- 1. the feeling or expression of reverence and adoration for a deity: "worship of the Mother Goddess" Similar
- 2. used in addressing or referring to an important or high-ranking person, especially a magistrate or mayor: British "we were soon joined by His Worship the Mayor"
verb
- 1. show reverence and adoration for (a deity): "the Maya built jungle pyramids to worship their gods"
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to have or show a strong feeling of respect and admiration for God or a god: On the island the people worshipped different gods. [ I ] to go to a religious ceremony: They socialize together and worship in the same mosque. The poll showed that over 40 percent of Americans worship on a weekly basis. Fewer examples.
The meaning of WORSHIP is to honor or show reverence for as a divine being or supernatural power. How to use worship in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Worship.
to have or show a strong feeling of respect and admiration for God or a god: On the island the people worshipped different gods. [ I ] to go to a religious ceremony: They socialize together and worship in the same mosque. The poll showed that over 40 percent of Americans worship on a weekly basis. Fewer examples.
Worship is the honor and reverence given to a god or sacred object, as in The holy men would not allow anyone to interrupt their worship of the gods. Worship can also refer to the formal act or ceremony in which a person gives such reverence, as in The family attended worship yesterday.
worship, broadly defined, the response, often associated with religious behaviour and a general feature of almost all religions, to the appearance of that which is accepted as holy—that is, to a sacred power or being.
to engage in worship, or perform an act of religious devotion; specif., to offer prayers, attend church services, etc. SIMILAR WORDS: reˈvere Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition.
1. a. The reverent love and devotion accorded a deity, an idol, or a sacred object. b. The ceremonies, prayers, or other religious forms by which this love is expressed: a chapel where worship is held daily. 2. Ardent admiration or love; adoration: the worship of celebrities.
