noun / verb · neutral
worship
UK/ˈwɜːʃɪp/US/ˈwɜːrʃɪp/WOR·ship
to show religious devotion to a god or sacred being (verb); religious praise or devotion (noun)
Examples
“Every Sunday the family goes to worship at the local church.”
“She worships regularly and volunteers at the temple.”
“Modern forms of worship can include music and community service.”
Band 8 sentence
“Religious worship in many communities now blends traditional ritual with social outreach, reflecting both devotion and civic responsibility.”
Collocations
- worship God / worship at a temple / public worship
- offer worship
Word family
Common mistakes
use 'worship' when meaning 'pray' in all cases→worship (collective/ritual) vs pray (individual act)
write 'worships' after 'many people' (Many people worships...)→Many people worship...
Say it for a higher band
5pray / prayer→6religious practice→7+worship
Synonyms
pray
adoration
Easily confused
prayer
“She said a short prayer before the meal.”
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