worship

[/ˈwɜːrʃɪp/]

noun/verbmasculine (noun) / N/A (verb)pl: worships

adoração, culto

1. (noun) The act of showing reverence and adoration, especially to a deity or religious figure

The worship of God is central to Christian faith.

A adoração de Deus é central para a fé cristã.

2. (noun) A religious ceremony or service

They attended Sunday worship at the church.

Eles compareceram ao culto de domingo na igreja.

3. (verb) To show reverence and adoration towards a deity, person, or thing

Many people worship in temples and churches.

Muitas pessoas adoram em templos e igrejas.

4. (verb) To regard with extreme devotion or admiration

She worships her favorite celebrity.

Ela adora sua celebridade favorita.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

adoração, culto

Standard usage in religious contexts

Rio de Janeiro

adoração

Common in colloquial and religious speech

São Paulo

culto

Preferred in formal religious contexts

Portugal

culto, adoração

Both terms used equally in religious contexts

worship the ground someone walks on - consider someone to be perfect or wonderful

place of worship - a building where religious devotion takes place

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