worshipping Definition
- 1showing reverence and adoration for a deity or idol
- 2attending religious services or performing religious rites
Using worshipping: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "worshipping" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The people were worshipping the statue of the goddess.
Example
He spends his Sundays worshipping at the local church.
Example
The ancient Egyptians were known for worshipping many gods and goddesses.
worshipping Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for worshipping
Phrases with worshipping
Example
She thinks he's perfect and worships the ground he walks on.
to have an excessive or fanatical admiration or devotion to something
Example
Many people today seem to worship at the altar of celebrity culture.
a religious service or ceremony in which people gather to worship a deity or deities
Example
The worship service was held in the church every Sunday morning.
Summary: worshipping in Brief
The verb 'worshipping' [ˈwɔːʃɪpɪŋ] refers to showing reverence and adoration for a deity or idol, or attending religious services or performing religious rites. It can be used to describe people's devotion to a particular god or religion, as in 'The ancient Egyptians were known for worshipping many gods and goddesses.' 'Worshipping' also extends into phrases like 'worship the ground someone walks on,' denoting extreme admiration, and 'worship at the altar of something,' implying excessive devotion.
