Worship
/ˈwɜːr.ʃɪp/noun
The feeling or expression of reverence and adoration for a deity.
Did you know?The term 'worship' is linked to the Old English word for 'worth'—implying that to worship is to recognize and elevate what we deem valuable in the spiritual realm.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*werǵh-
“to do, to make, to create, implying an act of value or worth.”
Old English
Old English
weorþscipe
“The state of being worthy, or a condition of honor, often used in religious contexts.”
Middle English
Middle English
worshippe
“To honor or revere, especially in a religious or ceremonial context.”
Modern English
English
worship
“To feel or express reverence, often through rituals or ceremonies directed towards deities.”