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wor·ship
 worship
- pronunciation:
- wuhr
shihp
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
love and devotion shown to a being or an object considered sacred.
Many religions give worship to God on a particular day of the week.- synonyms:
- reverence
- similar words:
- awe, devotion, glory, love, praise, prayer
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| definition 2: |
great love or devotion.
His worship of his beautiful wife was known to all.- synonyms:
- love
- similar words:
- admiration, devotion, esteem, reverence
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
worshiped, worshiping, worships |
| definition 1: |
to give religious devotion, honor, and love to.
She worshiped God through weekly church services and daily prayers.- synonyms:
- adore
- similar words:
- glorify, honor, praise, pray to
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| definition 2: |
to treat with devotion or much love.
The new parents worship their baby.- synonyms:
- admire, adore
- antonyms:
- scorn
- similar words:
- dote upon, esteem, glorify, love, respect
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| related words: |
admire, adore, prize |
| derivation: |
worshiper (n.) |
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