worships
word · lemma: worship
Definition
Shows strong respect, love, or admiration, often towards a god in a religious context, but also used for people or things that are deeply admired.
Usage & Nuances
'Worships' is formal when referring to gods and religion ('She worships at church'), but informally, it exaggerates strong admiration for people or things ('He worships his coach'). Only used for third person singular (he/she/it) in the present tense; avoid for 'I' or 'we'.
Example Sentences
He worships his parents and always listens to them.
basic
The community worships many gods.
basic
She worships at the temple every Sunday.
basic
Everyone knows she worships her favorite singer.
natural
He worships his coach and tries to be just like him.
natural
If someone worships money above all else, it can create problems.
natural