Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English - worship

~1 v worshipped, worshipping also worshiped, worshiping AmE 1 to show respect and love for a god, especially by praying in a church, temple etc 2 to admire and love someone very much  (She absolutely worships those children.) 3 worship the ground sb walks on to admire or love someone so much that you cannot see their faults - worshipper n  (She was a regular worshipper at the Parish Church.) ~2 n 1 a strong feeling of respect and love for a god  (They bowed their heads in worship.) 2 the activity of praying in a church, temple etc in order to show respect and love for a god  (act of worship (=religious service) | house/place of worship (=a church, temple etc)) 3 a strong feeling of love or admiration for someone or something, especially so that you cannot see their faults  (- see also hero worship) 4 Your/His Worship BrE formal used to address or talk about a public official such as a mayor or magistrate