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worshipped

/ˈwɜːʃɪpt/ /ˈwɝʃɪpt/

Meanings
verb
To reverence (a deity, etc.) with supreme respect and veneration; to perform religious exercises in honour of.

Examples :

"In ancient Egypt, people worshipped the sun god Ra, believing he controlled the daily journey of the sun across the sky. "
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Related Words

Illustration believing

believing verb

/bɪˈliːvɪŋ/ /bəˈliːvɪŋ/

To accept as true, particularly without absolute certainty (i.e., as opposed to knowing)

"I believe there are faeries."

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veneration noun

/ˌvɛnəˈɹeɪʃən/

The act of venerating or the state of being venerated.

"The teacher's decades of dedicated service earned her a deep veneration from her students. "

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ceremonies noun

/ˈsɛɹɪm(ə)niz/ /ˈsɛɹɪˌmoʊniz/

A ritual, with religious or cultural significance.

"Graduation ceremonies mark the end of high school and the beginning of a new chapter. "

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submission noun

/səbˈmɪʃən/ /ˈsʌbˌmɪʃən/

The act of submitting or yielding; surrender.

"The student's submission of the homework assignment was late. "

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controlled verb

/kənˈtɹəʊld/ /kənˈt(ʃ)ɹoʊld/

To exercise influence over; to suggest or dictate the behavior of.

"With a simple remote, he could control the toy truck."

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extravagant adjective

/ɪkˈstɹævəɡənt/

Exceeding the bounds of something; roving; hence, foreign.

"The author's extravagant claims about the alien encounter stretched far beyond any credible evidence. "

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autograph noun

/ˈɔːtəɡræf/ /ˈɔːɾəɡræf/

A person’s own handwriting, especially the signature of a famous or admired person.

"My favorite actor's autograph is framed on my wall. "

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musician noun

/mjuˈzɪʃən/

A composer, conductor, or performer of music; specifically, a person who sings and/or plays a musical instrument as a hobby, an occupation, or a profession.

"My older brother is a musician; he plays the guitar in a band. "

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participate verb

/pɑːˈtɪsɪpeɪt/

To join in, to take part, to involve oneself (in something).

"My brother will participate in the school's fundraising walk. "

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religious noun

/ɹɪ.ˈlɪ.d͡ʒəs/

A member of a religious order, i.e. a monk or nun.

"The religious devoted much of their time to prayer and meditation. "

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reverence noun

/ˈɹɛv.ə.ɹəns/

Veneration; profound awe and respect, normally in a sacred context.

"The students showed reverence for their teacher, recognizing her extensive knowledge and dedication. "

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exercises noun

/ˈɛksəsaɪzɪz/ /ˈɛksɚsaɪzɪz/

Any activity designed to develop or hone a skill or ability.

"The teacher told us that the next exercise is to write an essay."