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- pronunciation:
- wuhr
shihp
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Explorer
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
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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: |
worships, worshiping, worshiped |
definition 1: |
to give religious devotion, honor, and love to.
She worshiped God through weekly church services and daily prayers.- synonyms:
- adore, revere
- similar words:
- glorify, honor, praise, pray to
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definition 2: |
to honor or adore (a person or persons) almost as a god or goddess.
He was a big star then, and his fans worshiped him.Samuel worshiped Luna, but she only loved him as a friend.- synonyms:
- admire, adore, revere
- antonyms:
- scorn
- similar words:
- dote upon, esteem, glorify, love, respect
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related words: |
admire, adore, consecrate, prize |
derivation: |
worshiper (n.) |
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