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to worship
01
to love and respect someone or something deeply and excessively
Transitive: to worship sb/sth
Examples
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.
02
to respect and honor God or a deity, especially by performing rituals
Transitive: to worship God or a deity
Examples
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.
03
to take part in a ceremony in a religious building
Intransitive
Examples
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.
Worship
01
the act of performing religious rites or paying reverence to a deity
Examples
The temple was full of worship during the festival.
Daily worship is a central practice in many religions.
02
a deep feeling of love, respect, or admiration for someone or something
Examples
She felt a worship for her mentor's wisdom.
His fans treated him with worship bordering on obsession.
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