worship

¹wor·ship

noun \ˈwər-shəp also ˈwȯr-\

Definition of WORSHIP

1

chiefly British : a person of importance —used as a title for various officials (as magistrates and some mayors)

2

: reverence offered a divine being or supernatural power; also : an act of expressing such reverence

3

: a form of religious practice with its creed and ritual

4

: extravagant respect or admiration for or devotion to an object of esteem <worship of the dollar>

Examples of WORSHIP

1. worship of gods and goddesses
2. Worship services are held daily.
3. the media's worship of celebrities

Origin of WORSHIP

Middle English worshipe worthiness, respect, reverence paid to a divine being, from Old English weorthscipe worthiness, respect, from weorth worthy, worth + -scipe -ship

First Known Use: before 12th century

Related to WORSHIP

Synonyms: adulation, deification, hero worship, idolatry, idolization, worshipping (also worshiping)

Related Words: adoration, deference, glorification, reverence, veneration; idealization, romanticization; affection, fancy, favor, fondness, like, liking, love; appreciation, esteem, regard, respect; approval

Near Antonyms: condemnation, disapproval, disfavor, dislike, dismissal, disregard, hatred, loathing, scorn

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