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worshipping

/ˈwɜːrʃɪpɪŋ/ /ˈwɜːʃɪpɪŋ/

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

Examples :

"Every Sunday, the family is worshipping at their local church. "
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Related Words

Illustration veneration

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. "

Illustration submission

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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congregation noun

/ˌkɒŋɡɹɪˈɡeɪʃən/ /ˌkɑŋɡɹəˈɡeɪʃən/

The act of congregating or collecting together.

"The sudden rain caused a hurried congregation of students under the school's awning. "

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imitating verb

/ˈɪmɪteɪtɪŋ/ /ˈɪməteɪtɪŋ/

To follow as a model or a pattern; to make a copy, counterpart or semblance of.

"The little boy was imitating his father's walk. "

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practically adverb

/ˈpɹæktɪkli/

In practice; in effect. Not necessarily officially the case but what actually occurs.

"My parents practically live at the grocery store, they shop there so often. "

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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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everything pronoun

/ˈɛvɹiθɪŋ/

All the things under discussion.

"I checked the list again and everything is done."

Illustration participate

participate verb

/pɑːˈtɪsɪpeɪt/

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

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

Illustration religious

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."