A rare or archaic verb meaning to worship excessively, to regard with excessive reverence, or to treat as an object of worship.
From 'be-' (intensive prefix) + 'worship' (from Old English 'weorthscipe,' literally 'worthy-ship,' meaning to honor or respect). The 'be-' prefix intensifies the action, suggesting excessive or extreme worship. This follows the pattern of other intensive 'be-' constructions.
The idea of 'beworship' is fascinating—it suggests that even in medieval times, people recognized you could treat ordinary people or things with excessive reverence bordering on religious devotion. This verb would capture the concept we now express with 'idolize' or 'put on a pedestal,' but it does it with one compact word.
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