to worship
Third Person
worships
Present Participle
worshiping
Past Tense
worshiped
Past Participle
worshiped
1
to love and respect someone or something deeply and excessively
transitive
- Fans often worship their favorite celebrities, expressing deep admiration and devotion to their work.
- He worshipped his mentor, regarding them as an infallible source of wisdom and guidance in all matters.
- The cult worshipped their leader with fervent devotion, believing him to possess divine powers and insights.
- The fanatics worshipped their ideology, adhering to its principles with unwavering dedication and zeal.
- The devotees worshipped the sacred relic, viewing it as a symbol of divine presence and offering prayers and offerings in its honor.
Synonyms:
2
to respect and honor God or a deity, especially by performing rituals
transitive
- During the festival, devotees gather at the temple to worship the deity with offerings of flowers, incense, and fruits.
- The priest led the ceremony, guiding the worshippers in rituals to worship the goddess of fertility and abundance.
- The community gathered at the sacred grove to worship the nature spirits and offer thanks for the harvest.
- In traditional cultures, people would gather at the sacred stone circle to worship the sun god and celebrate the changing seasons.
- The followers worship their god through daily prayers and ceremonies.
3
to take part in a ceremony in a religious building
- Muslims worship five times a day, facing towards Mecca, to pray and show devotion to Allah.
- Every Sunday, the congregation gathers at the church to worship through prayer, hymns, and communion.
- In ancient times, people would worship at sacred sites, offering sacrifices to appease the gods and seek their favor.
- Hindus worship at home and in temples, performing rituals such as puja to honor various gods and goddesses.
- Christians worship through singing hymns, reading scriptures, and partaking in the sacrament of communion during church services.