worship

/ˈwɜː.ʃɪp/noun
ElementaryNot in standard dictionaries
1

The devotion accorded to a deity or to a sacred object.

2

The adoration (or latria) owed to God alone, as greater than the hyperveneration / hyper-veneration (or hyperdulia) that is given to Saint Mary only and the veneration (or dulia) accorded to all other Roman Catholic saints.

3

The religious ceremonies that express this devotion.

4

Voluntary, utter submission; voluntary, utter deference.

5

Ardent love.

6

An object of worship.

7

Used as a title or term of address for various officials, including magistrates.

8

Honour; respect; civil deference.

9

The condition of being worthy; honour, distinction.

10

The fact of an artist's music heavily drawing influence from some other artist's work in a way that appears too obvious or unapologetic; a piece of music that does that.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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