Definition of worship
- a celebrity worshipped by her fans
Many ancient cultures worshipped the sun and moon.
They worship at this temple.
I worship God in my own way.
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13th century
worship of gods and goddesses
Worship services are held daily.
the media's worship of celebrities
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adulation, deification, hero worship, idolatry, idolization, worshipping (also worshiping);
condemnation, disapproval, disfavor, dislike, dismissal, disregard, hatred, loathing, scorn;
adoration, deference, glorification, reverence, veneration;
idealization, romanticization;
affection, fancy, favor, fondness, like, liking, love;
: the act of showing respect and love for a god especially by praying with other people who believe in the same god : the act of worshipping God or a god
: excessive admiration for someone
: to honor or respect (someone or something) as a god
: to show respect and love for God or for a god especially by praying, having religious services, etc.
: to love or honor (someone or something) very much or too much
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