B2verbformalsocietyhistory
US/ˈwɜːr.ʃɪp/
UK/ˈwɜː.ʃɪp/
to show deep respect and love to a god, or to love someone or something too much
In context
Many families worship their ancestors at home on the first day of Tet.
Muslims often worship at the mosque together on Fridays.
The fans worshipped the singer and followed him everywhere.
Words that go with worship
verb + noun
- worship a godSome tribes worship the sun as a god.
- worship ancestorsThey worship their ancestors at the family altar.
- worship moneyHe seems to worship money above all else.
- worship the groundShe worships the ground he walks on.
verb + preposition
- worship atThey worship at a small temple near the river.
adverb + verb
- freely worshipPeople should be free to freely worship.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
They worship to their ancestors.Correct: They worship their ancestors.