ˈwə:ʃɪp n. & v. --n. 1 a
homage or
reverence paid to a
deity,
esp. in a
formal service. b
the acts, rites, or ceremonies of worship. 2 adoration or
devotion comparable to
religious homage
shown towards a
person or
principle (the worship of
wealth; regarded
them with worship in
their eyes). 3
archaic worthiness,
merit;
recognition given or
due to
these;
honour and respect. --v. (worshipped, worshipping; US worshiped, worshiping) 1 tr.
adore as
divine; honour with religious rites. 2 tr.
idolize or
regard with adoration (worships the ground
she walks on). 3 intr.
attend public worship. 4 intr. be full of adoration. øYour (or
His or Her) Worship esp.
Brit. a
title of respect used to or of a
mayor,
certain magistrates, etc. øøworshipper n. (US worshiper). [OE weorthscipe (as
WORTH, -SHIP)]