WORSHIP


Meaning of WORSHIP in English

n. & v.

--n.

1. a homage or reverence paid to a deity, esp. in a formal service. b the acts, rites, or ceremonies of worship.

2 adoration or devotion comparable to religious homage shown towards a person or principle (the worship of wealth; regarded them with worship in their eyes).

3 archaic worthiness, merit; recognition given or due to these; honour and respect.

--v. (worshipped, worshipping; US worshiped, worshiping)

1. tr. adore as divine; honour with religious rites.

2 tr. idolize or regard with adoration (worships the ground she walks on).

3 intr. attend public worship.

4 intr. be full of adoration.

Phrases and idioms:

Your (or His or Her) Worship esp. Brit. a title of respect used to or of a mayor, certain magistrates, etc.

Derivatives:

worshipper n. (US worshiper).

Etymology: OE weorthscipe (as WORTH, -SHIP)

Oxford English vocab.      Оксфордский английский словарь.