WORSHIP: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for WORSHIP?

Need another word that means the same as “worship”? Find 42 synonyms and 30 related words for “worship” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Worship” are: adoration, reverence, revering, veneration, devotion, praise, thanksgiving, glorification, glory, exaltation, extolment, homage, respect, honour, honouring, esteem, service, church service, religious rite, religious act, prayer, prayer meeting, religious observance, admiration, adulation, idolization, deification, hero-worship, idolise, idolize, revere, venerate, pay homage to, adore, pray to, bow down before, glorify, exalt, extol

Worship as a Noun

Definitions of "Worship" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “worship” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• Great admiration or devotion shown towards a person or principle.
• The feeling or expression of reverence and adoration for a deity.
• Used in addressing or referring to an important or high-ranking person, especially a magistrate or mayor.
• The activity of worshipping.
• Religious rites or ceremonies, constituting a formal expression of reverence for a deity.
• Honour given to someone in recognition of their merit.
• A feeling of profound love and admiration.

Synonyms of "Worship" as a noun (27 Words)

admiration	A feeling of delighted approval and liking. I have the greatest admiration for all those involved in the project.
adoration	The act of admiring strongly. He gave her a look of adoration.
adulation	Excessive admiration or praise. He found it difficult to cope with the adulation of the fans.
church service	One of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship.
deification	The condition of being treated like a god. The capitalists deification of capital.
devotion	Feelings of ardent love. She was the epitome of wifely devotion.
esteem	An attitude of admiration or esteem. He was held in high esteem by colleagues.
exaltation	A state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion. The exaltation of Jesus to the Father s right hand.
extolment	An expression of approval and commendation.
glorification	The act of glorifying (as in worship. I don t like the glorification of violence.
glory	A state of high honor. The train has been restored to all its former glory.
homage	Special honour or respect shown publicly. Many villagers come here to pay homage to the Virgin.
honour	(in whist) an ace, king, queen, or jack of trumps. An honours degree in mathematics.
honouring	A tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction.
idolization	The act of worshiping blindly and to excess.
praise	The expression of approval or admiration for someone or something. They sang a hymn of praise to God.
prayer	Someone who prays to God. 500 people were detained as they attended Friday prayers.
prayer meeting	Someone who prays to God.
religious act	A member of a religious order who is bound by vows of poverty and chastity and obedience.
religious observance	A member of a religious order who is bound by vows of poverty and chastity and obedience.
religious rite	A member of a religious order who is bound by vows of poverty and chastity and obedience.
respect	The condition of being honored esteemed or respected or well regarded. She lost all respect for him.
reverence	A reverent mental attitude. The messenger made his reverence.
revering	A lapel on a woman’s garment; turned back to show the reverse side.
service	A company or agency that performs a public service subject to government regulation. He accepted service of the subpoena.
thanksgiving	The expression of gratitude, especially to God. He offered prayers in thanksgiving for his safe arrival.
veneration	Religious zeal; the willingness to serve God. His respect for the law bordered on veneration.

Usage Examples of "Worship" as a noun

• The worship of celebrity and wealth.
• Worship of the Mother Goddess.
• The church was opened for public worship.
• We were soon joined by His Worship the Mayor.
• Ancestor worship.

Worship as a Verb

Definitions of "Worship" as a verb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “worship” as a verb can have the following definitions:

• Show devotion to (a deity.
• Feel great admiration or devotion for.
• Attend religious services.
• Love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol.
• Take part in a religious ceremony.
• Show reverence and adoration for (a deity.

Synonyms of "Worship" as a verb (15 Words)

adore	Like very much. He adored the Sacred Host.
bow down before	Bend the head or the upper part of the body in a gesture of respect or greeting.
exalt	Raise in rank, character, or status. These paintings exalt the imagination.
extol	Praise enthusiastically. He extolled the virtues of the Russian peoples.
glorify	Praise glorify or honor. You are glorifying a rather mediocre building.
hero-worship	Love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol.
honour	Accept as pay. They honoured their parents in all they did.
idolise	Love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol.
idolize	Love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol. He idolized his mother.
pay homage to	Render.
praise	Express one’s respect and gratitude towards (a deity), especially in song. We can t praise Chris enough he did a brilliant job.
pray to	Address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer.
revere	Regard with feelings of respect and reverence consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of. C zanne s still lifes were revered by his contemporaries.
reverence	Regard with feelings of respect and reverence consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of. The many divine beings reverenced by Hindu tradition.
venerate	Regard with great respect; revere. Philip of Beverley was venerated as a saint.

Usage Examples of "Worship" as a verb

• The family worshipped at Trinity Church.
• They worship in the traditional manner.
• The Maya built jungle pyramids to worship their gods.
• Many Hindus worship Shiva.
• She adores her sons and they worship her.

Associations of "Worship" (30 Words)

admiration	The feeling aroused by something strange and surprising. Her house was the admiration of everyone.
admire	Regard with respect or warm approval. I admire your courage.
adoration	The act of admiring strongly. He gave her a look of adoration.
adored	Regarded with deep or rapturous love (especially as if for a god. Adored grandchildren.
benediction	A prayer asking for divine blessing. He said the benediction.
blessed	Roman Catholic proclaimed one of the blessed and thus worthy of veneration. He ll want to go and see his blessed allotment.
blessing	A ceremonial prayer invoking divine protection. Great intelligence can be a curse as well as a blessing.
canonize	Place in or regard as belonging to a canon of literary or artistic works. He canonizes women.
deference	Courteous regard for people’s feelings. In deference to your wishes.
deify	Consider as a god or godlike. These young men deify financial success.
deity	The creator and supreme being (in a monotheistic religion such as Christianity. A ruler driven by delusions of deity.
divinity	The study of religion; theology. Ancient Egyptians believed in the divinity of the Pharaohs.
esteem	An attitude of admiration or esteem. He was held in high esteem by colleagues.
glorify	Praise glorify or honor. Glorify one s spouse s cooking.
goddess	A female deity. He had an affair with a screen goddess.
hallowed	Greatly revered and honoured. Hallowed ground.
homage	Respectful deference. Daniel s films were a homage to her.
idol	Someone who is adored blindly and excessively. A soccer idol.
idolatrous	Relating to or practising idolatry; idol-worshipping. Idolatrous religions.
idolatry	The worship of idols; the worship of images that are not God. We must not allow our idolatry of art to obscure issues of political significance.
idolize	Admire, revere, or love greatly or excessively. He idolized his mother.
obeisance	Deferential respect. She made a deep obeisance.
orison	A prayer.
respect	The condition of being honored esteemed or respected or well regarded. She was respected by everyone she worked with.
respectful	Feeling or manifesting veneration. Respectful behavior.
revere	Regard with feelings of respect and reverence consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of. C zanne s still lifes were revered by his contemporaries.
reverence	Regard with feelings of respect and reverence consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of. Rituals showed honour and reverence for the dead.
theism	The doctrine or belief in the existence of a God or gods. There are many different forms of theism.
venerate	Regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of. We venerate genius.
veneration	Religious zeal; the willingness to serve God. The traditional veneration of saints.