Meaning of worship in English

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Verb
worship
Definitions
1. love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess
Examples
- « venerate as an idol »
- « Many teenagers idolized the Beatles »
Derived terms
2. show devotion to (a deity)
Examples
- « Many Hindus worship Shiva »
Derived terms
3. attend religious services
Examples
- « They worship in the traditional manner »
Derived terms
Noun
worship
Etymology
Old English weorthscipe ‘worthiness, acknowledgment of worth’ (see worth, -ship)
Definitions
1. the activity of worshipping
2. a feeling of profound love and admiration
Derived terms

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