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Definition worship in American English

worship verb

verb
/ˈwɜrˌʃɪp/
1

to feel or show respect and love for a god

Example

The prisoners were not allowed to worship their own god.

Example

The whole family worshipped at St Jude's every Sunday.

Synonyms and related words
2

to love and admire someone or something very much

Example

His junior officers worshiped him.

Example

They worshiped political and social success.

3

being completely dedicated to something

Example

I think it's time to stop worshipping at the altar of social networking.

Definition worship in American English