Shows deep respect or religious devotion to a person, god, or thing; or instances of religious ceremonies and prayers.
From Old English 'weorthscipe,' a compound of 'weorth' (worthy) and 'scipe' (condition or quality). Originally meant 'the state of being worthy,' then evolved to mean 'honor' and finally 'religious reverence.'
The root 'worth' is hidden inside 'worship'—it literally means 'giving something its true worth,' which is why we worship things we consider supremely valuable or holy.
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