Worshipping: meaning, definitions and examples
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worshipping
[ ˈwɜːrʃɪpɪŋ ]
religious practice
Worshipping refers to the act of showing reverence and adoration for a deity or sacred entity. This practice can include rituals, prayers, and ceremonies that express devotion. In many cultures, worshipping is integral to spiritual life and can occur in various forms, including communal gatherings or private meditation. The term may also extend to profound admiration for people or ideals.
Synonyms
adoration, devotion, praise, reverence, veneration.
Examples of usage
- They are worshipping at the temple.
- The community gathers for worshipping every Sunday.
- He spends hours worshipping in silence.
- Worshipping can take many forms, including singing and praying.
Translations
Translations of the word "worshipping" in other languages:
🇵🇹 adoração
🇮🇳 पूजा
🇩🇪 Verehrung
🇮🇩 ibadah
🇺🇦 поклоніння
🇵🇱 czczenie
🇯🇵 礼拝
🇫🇷 culte
🇪🇸 adoración
🇹🇷 ibadet
🇰🇷 예배
🇸🇦 عبادة
🇨🇿 uctívání
🇸🇰 uctenie
🇨🇳 崇拜
🇸🇮 častitev
🇮🇸 tilbeiðsla
🇰🇿 табыну
🇬🇪 თაყვანისცემა
🇦🇿 ibadət
🇲🇽 adoración
Etymology
The word 'worship' originates from the Old English term 'weorþscipe,' which means 'worthiness' or 'acknowledgment of worth.' This term is derived from 'weorþ,' meaning 'worthy,' and 'scipe,' a suffix indicating a condition or state. In medieval times, the meaning evolved to convey not just respect, but profound admiration and dedication towards a divine figure or sacred ritual. As Christianity spread throughout Europe, the term became increasingly associated with the worship of God and the practices involved. Over the centuries, 'worshipping' has also come to include a broader notion of devout reverence for various gods, saints, or even abstract concepts such as truth and justice, reflecting the diverse nature of spiritual practices across cultures.