worship
gb/wˈɚʃɪp/ us/wˈɚʃɪp/
B1
English
~ 5000
imád, istentisztelet, vallásgyakorlás, bálványoz
VERB
B1
1
imád
A2
Usage pattern:
to worship [a god/someone]
They gather every Sunday to worship at the church.
Minden vasárnap összegyűlnek a templomban istentiszteletre.
In this tradition, people worship many different gods.
Ebben a hagyományban sok különböző istent imádnak.
The villagers came together to worship during the festival.
He worships in a small mosque near his home.
They worship the goddess with songs and offerings.
Learner examples
We worship God every week.
Minden héten imádjuk Istent.
They worship at the temple.
A templomban imádkoznak.
She worships in the big church.
People worship together on Sunday.
I worship with my family.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'worship' with 'pray'. Worship is a broader act that can include praying but also includes other forms of showing respect to a deity.
Meaning
Show deep religious respect
Collocations
worship God
|worship at the temple
|public worship
|worship service
|worship together
Synonyms
revere (More formal; can be used for both religious and non-religious deep respect.)
Antonyms
blaspheme (To speak disrespectfully about God or sacred things.)
Themes
religion
|spirituality
|culture
Definition
To give great love and respect to a god, usually by praying or taking part in religious activities.
To show profound reverence and devotion to a deity or sacred being, often through prayer, rituals, or ceremonies.
NOUN
B1
2
The mosque is their main place of worship.
A mecset a fő imahelyük.
Public worship was restricted during the crisis.
A válság idején korlátozták a nyilvános vallásgyakorlást.
Music is an important part of their worship.
They attended an early morning worship service.
Worship is central to their faith.
Learner examples
The church is our place of worship.
A templom a mi imahelyünk.
We have public worship on Sunday.
Vasárnap nyilvános istentiszteletünk van.
Music is part of our worship.
They go to worship every week.
Worship is very important to them.
Meaning
Act of religious respect
Collocations
place of worship
|act of worship
|worship service
|public worship
Synonyms
devotion (Can refer to strong love or loyalty in general, not only in religious contexts.)
Antonyms
irreverence (A lack of respect for someone or something sacred.)
Themes
religion
|spirituality
|culture
Definition
The activity of showing great love and respect for a god.
The act or practice of showing reverence and adoration for a deity, often through ceremonies, prayers, or rituals.
VERB
B2
3
bálványoz
B2
Usage pattern:
to worship [someone/something]
She absolutely worships her older brother.
Egyszerűen bálványozza a bátyját.
Some fans worship the singer as if he were a god.
Néhány rajongó úgy bálványozza az énekest, mintha isten lenne.
He worships the ground she walks on.
They worship their coach for leading them to victory.
Learner examples
I worship my teacher.
Bálványozom a tanáromat.
He worships his father.
Bálványozza az apját.
They worship that actor.
She worships her best friend.
Common mistake:
Learners may overuse 'worship' when 'like' or 'admire' would be more natural in casual contexts.
Meaning
Admire or love greatly
Collocations
worship celebrities
|worship the ground [someone] walks on
Synonyms
idolize (Often implies excessive admiration, especially of famous people.)
Antonyms
despise (To strongly dislike or have contempt for someone or something.)
Themes
emotions
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To love or admire someone or something very much.
To feel or express intense admiration, love, or devotion for someone or something, often to an excessive degree.
Grammar
Dictionary form
worship
IPA
GB/wˈɚʃɪp/
US/wˈɚʃɪp/
Syllables & stress
wor - ship (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (wor)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: worship
- Plural: worship
Verb
- Base: worship
- 3rd Person Singular: worships
- Present Participle: worshiping, worshipping
- Past: worshiped, worshipped
Word family
Forms
worships
verb
worshiping
verb
worshipping
verb
worshiped
verb
worshipped
verb
Core family
worshipper
noun
Advanced or less common
worshipful
adjective
Expressions
act of worship
1/ˈækt əv wˈɚʃɪp/
fixed phrase
Specific religious act or ritual
A single time when people show love and respect to a god through prayer or ceremony.
Examples
- Lighting candles was considered an act of worship.
- The ceremony included several acts of worship.
place of worship
1/plˈeɪs əv wˈɚʃɪp/
fixed phrase
Religious building or site
A building where people meet to pray and take part in religious activities.
Examples
- The city has many places of worship, including churches, mosques, and temples.
- Photography is not allowed inside the place of worship.
worship the ground someone walks on
1/wˈɚʃɪp ðə ɡɹˈaʊnd sˈʌmwˌʌn wˈɔks ˈɔn/
idiom
informal
Show extreme devotion to someone
To love and admire someone so much that you think they are perfect.
Examples
- He worships the ground she walks on and would do anything for her.
- They say she worships the ground her father walks on.