worship

Definition

  • noun: a person of importance
  • verb: to honor or respect (someone or something) as a god
  • verb: to honor or reverence as a divine being or supernatural power
  • used as a title when addressing or referring to certain officials (such as mayors and magistrates)
  • synonyms: dignity, worth, worthiness

Examples

  • The ceremony will be held at our 'place/house of worship'. [=at our church, synagogue, etc.]

  • My parents 'worship at the altar of' money. [=my parents value money too much]

  • He objects to the unthinking 'hero worship' of great athletes by their fans.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) and we take that threat seriously. We suggest you charge your rings immediately... ...for the Central Battery will be removed as well. Let those who worship evil's might Beware my power, Green Lantern's light LANTERNS: In brightest day, in blackest night No evil shall escape my sight Let those who worship... Sorry, kid. Usually I like to mentor recruits... ...for more than a couple of hours before they face Armageddon. It is kind of overwhelming. (..)
    2011 Green Lantern: Emerald Knights