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- pronunciation:
- wuhr
shihp
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
worships, worshiping, worshiped |
| definition 1: |
When people worship their god or gods, they give their love and praise to them. Many people worship in a place of religion such as a church, temple, or mosque. Some people worship just by praying at home or some other place.
The ancient people of this land worshiped many gods.Many people come to worship God in this church.- synonyms:
- adore
- similar words:
- honor, praise, pray to
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| definition 2: |
When you worship a person, you honor and love them almost as if they were a god or goddess.
The actor was a big star then, and his fans worshiped him.Samuel worshiped Luna, but she only cared for him as a friend.- synonyms:
- admire, adore
- antonyms:
- scorn
- similar words:
- esteem, love, respect
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| related words: |
admire, adore, prize |
| derivation: |
worshiper (n.) |
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