worship

Meanings

• noun, verb

  The act of showing deep respect and love to a god or gods.

  - "They went to the temple to worship their gods."
  - "The priest led the congregation in worship."
  - "The family gathered for their weekly worship."

• verb

  To honor and respect someone or something deeply.

  - "The fans worshipped their favorite celebrity."
  - "He worshipped the ground his teacher walked on."
  - "She worshipped the beauty of nature."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈwɝʃɪp/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1676909"

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Synonyms

adoration , idolatry , reverence

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with worship
hope , scope , dope , sope , rope

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Variants

List of all variants of worship that leads to same result
worship , worshiped , worshiper , worshipers , worshiping , worshipped , worshipper , worshippers , worshipping , worships , worship at the altar of , worship the ground someone walks on , ancestor worship , hero-worship , hero-worshiped , hero-worshiper , hero-worshipers , hero-worshiping , hero-worshipped , hero-worshipper , hero-worshippers , hero-worshipping , hero-worships , hero worship , hero worships , self-worship , self-worshiper , self-worshipers , self-worshipper , self-worshippers , self-worships , house of worship , place of worship , place/house of worship , house of God/worship , house of god

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Forms

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worshippers, worshipped, worshipping

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Etymology

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From Old English weorðscipe, from weorð 'worth, person' + scip 'ship, respect'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'worship' is also used in the context of astronomy to describe the periodic rotation of a celestial body around another.

2. In Hinduism, there are six types of worship: Shraddha (faith), Smara (remembrance), Archan (worship), Seva (service), Pooja (worship through offerings), and Japa (repetition of mantras).

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Related Concepts

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1. prayer: A petition to a deity or spiritual being for favor or guidance.

2. devotion: Deep love, loyalty, and commitment to a person, cause, or idea.

3. spirituality: The quality or state of being connected to or revering a divine power, or the inner self.

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Culture

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Worship is a central aspect of many religions and spiritual practices. It can take various forms, such as prayer, meditation, offerings, and rituals. Worship has been a significant theme in literature, art, and music throughout history. For example, Dante's Divine Comedy explores the concept of worshiping God, and Beethoven's Symphony No. 9 features the choral setting of Schiller's 'Ode to Joy,' which expresses the idea of universal brotherhood and the joy of worshiping God.

How to Memorize "worship"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a temple filled with people worshipping their gods.
   - Imagine yourself deep in prayer, showing respect and love to a higher power.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'worship' with 'reverence,' 'respect,' and 'devotion.'
   - Think of the image of people bowing before an idol or statue.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Worship is the act of showing deep respect and love to a god or gods.'
   - Remember that 'worship' starts with the letter 'w' and has the sound of 'ship' in it.

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