Past tense of worship; to show reverence, devotion, or extreme respect for someone or something, usually a deity.
From Old English 'weorðscipe' (worthship), combining 'weorþ' (worth) and 'scipe' (ship/state). The double 'p' in British spelling reflects this Germanic doubling convention.
The word 'worship' literally means 'worth-ship'—it's about recognizing something's supreme value, which is why you can worship anything from gods to celebrities; you're just declaring what you think has ultimate importance.
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