worship
noun
reverent honor and homage paid to God or a sacred personage, or to any object regarded as sacred.
worshiped
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past participleof worship.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
Example Sentences
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Younger players may have worshiped Williams, but many of them were hitting back just as hard.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 22, 2026
In crafting the final season, which finds Homelander demanding to be worshiped as God, the writers drew inspiration from the actions of current and former fascist leaders.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 10, 2026
Legend has it that the lion-headed figure protected the country from invasions and was worshiped as a god of war in the ancient Nubian kingdoms of Kush.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 24, 2026
In it, a government scientist discovers that a scaly creature worshiped by island villagers as a sea god has grown to a monstrosity that dwarfs tall buildings.
From Salon ● Mar. 20, 2026
“You’re worshiped, and that year is over and you’re like anyone else. “We all feel that our husbands have been unhappier with ev-erything after they got out of it.
From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger
