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devotion vs worship

worship vs devotion

devotion and worship both are nouns.

devotion is not a verb while worship is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
devotion Yes No No No
worship Yes No Yes No
As nouns, worship is a hypernym of devotion; that is, worship is a word with a broader meaning than devotion:
  • devotion: religious zeal; the willingness to serve God
  • worship: the activity of worshipping
devotion (noun) worship (noun)
(usually plural) religious observance or prayers (usually spoken silently) the activity of worshipping
commitment to some purpose a feeling of profound love and admiration
religious zeal; the willingness to serve God
feelings of ardent love
devotion (verb) worship (verb)
love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol
show devotion to (a deity)
attend religious services
Difference between devotion and worship

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