worship

worship [worshipped] v

ME worþscipien.

  1. Silently adore; revere quietly; venerate without words; praise instead of petitioning; give thanks for blessings without asking for anything further.
  2. Praise; adore; idolize; revere; venerate; honor; glorify.

worship n

OE weorðscipe.

  1. Vespers; hymn; psalm; evensong; evening rosary; solemn ritual; religious service; communion with the divine; [fig.] poem; creative work.