worshipped
word · lemma: worship
/ˈwɝʃəpt/
/wˈɜːʃɪpt/
Definition
Showed deep respect, admiration, or love for a god, person, or thing, often by praying or performing special acts.
Usage & Nuances
Formal or religious context, commonly about devotion to deities ('worshipped God'), but can refer to intense admiration of people or things ('worshipped the singer'). Usually in written or serious conversation. Not the same as casual liking.
Spanish: adoró - veneróPortuguese (BR): adorou - venerouPortuguese (PT): adorou - venerouChinese (Simplified): 崇拜了 - 敬仰了Chinese (Traditional): 崇拜了 - 敬仰了Hindi: पूजा की - उपासना कीArabic: عبد - تبجّلBengali: পূজা করেছিল - উপাসনা করেছিলRussian: поклонялись - обожествлялиJapanese: 崇拝した - 敬愛したVietnamese: thờ cúng - tôn thờKorean: 숭배했다 - 경배했다Turkish: tapındı - hayranlık duyduUrdu: پوجا کیا - عبادت کیIndonesian: menyembah - memuja
Example Sentences
They worshipped the sun as a powerful god.
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People in the village worshipped at the old temple every week.
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She worshipped her parents and always listened to them.
basic
Fans worshipped the actor after his incredible performance.
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He felt uncomfortable being worshipped like a hero.
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In ancient times, many animals were worshipped as sacred.
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