Meaning & use

worship

noun·Academic

The feeling or expression of reverence and adoration for a deity, often through prayer or ritual.

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The congregation gathered for worship every Sunday morning at the small chapel.

Ancient temples were built as places of worship for many different gods.

A note on using this word

Worship can also be used more loosely for admiring someone intensely, as in 'the fans worship the singer'.

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Another way to use it

2. verb

To show deep reverence and adoration for a deity, or to admire someone intensely.

The community gathers each week to worship together at the local temple.

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