Word
worship
Phoneticswor·ship, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈwɝʃəp/
UK/wˈɜːʃɪp/
UK spelling · worshipped
Definitions
01religious devotion
B1 · Intermediate Uncountable noun Religion
n. the act of showing respect and love to a god, especially by praying with others.
n. the devotion or adoration accorded to a deity or sacred object, often expressed through ritual.
日本語:礼拝※
“The local church holds a special service of worship every Sunday morning.”
“The temple serves as a central hub for communal worship, drawing pilgrims from across the province for the annual festival.”
Synonyms
02extreme admiration
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. a feeling of very strong love or admiration for a person.
n. ardent love or voluntary submission to a person or ideal; secular adoration.
日本語:崇拝※
“Her worship of the famous singer was clear from the posters covering her walls.”
“The public's hero worship of the young inventor began to fade as the flaws in his business model became apparent.”
Synonyms
03derivative music
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Music Slang
n. music that sounds exactly like another artist's work, often in a way that is too obvious.
n. a piece of music that heavily and unapologetically draws influence from another artist's style.
“The band's new album is just pure Radiohead worship without any original ideas.”
“Critics dismissed the debut single as mere Bowie worship, noting that the vocal phrasing and synth textures were identical to his mid-seventies output.”
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Antonyms
04formal title
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Law British English · Formal
n. a title used when speaking to a mayor or a judge in the UK.
n. a title or term of address for certain high-ranking officials, such as magistrates or mayors.
“The lawyer addressed the magistrate as 'Your Worship' during the hearing.”
“Protocol dictates that the mayor be addressed as 'Your Worship' during all official civic ceremonies within the borough.”
Synonyms
05to pray or revere
B1 · Intermediate Religion
v. to show respect to a god by praying or following religious customs.
v. to reverence a deity with supreme respect; to perform religious exercises in honour of a higher power.
“Many people in this village worship at the small chapel by the sea.”
“Ancient civilizations in this region used to worship the sun as the primary source of life and fertility.”
Antonyms
06to love deeply
B2 · Upper Intermediate
v. to love or admire someone so much that you think they are perfect.
v. to honour with extravagant love or extreme submission; to idolize a person.
Español:rendir(le) culto
“It was obvious to everyone that he absolutely worshipped his older brother.”
“The fans continue to worship the retired athlete, despite the controversies that plagued the final years of his career.”
Synonyms
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “worship” in context.
Verb
01. join in worship
“The local community was invited to join in worship at the village chapel every Sunday morning.”
verb + prep + noun
02. offer worship
“The pilgrims traveled for days to the temple to offer worship to their ancestors.”
verb + noun
Adjective
03. ancestor worship
“Many cultures in East Asia practice ancestor worship as a way to honor their lineage.”
adj + noun
04. blind worship
“Critics warned that the blind worship of technology could lead to a loss of human connection.”
adj + noun
05. hero worship
“The teenager's hero worship of the rock star was evident from the posters covering every inch of his room.”
adj + noun
Noun
06. freedom of worship
“The new constitution guarantees freedom of worship for all citizens, regardless of their religious background.”
noun + of + noun
07. place of worship
“The historic city center is home to a mosque, a church, and a synagogue, each serving as a vital place of worship.”
noun + of + noun
Preposition
08. in worship
“The congregation bowed their heads in worship as the choir began the opening hymn.”
prep + noun
Real-World Examples
“A place of worship should never be a crime scene.”
The NYPD’s hate crime taskforce is investigating the case.” “Here, the four teen skaters trying to make it big worship her, quite literally, invoking her for strength on and off the ice.” “However, early reports indicate more than 150 houses had been severely damaged, as well as dozens of educational institutions, a number of healthcare facilities, places of worship, offices, and several other public facilities.” Word family
VERB
NOUN
Idioms
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- C1 · AdvancedOxford
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