English UsageComparison guide
Worshiped vs. Worshipped
For the past tense and past participle of “worship,” Cambridge documents the doubled-p form and also permits the single-p form in US English. The difference is inflectional spelling, not meaning.
“Worshipped” is standard broadly; US English also uses “worshiped.” Follow your regional or house style consistently.
Key details
Confusion Familyregional-inflection
Rule Familyregional-orthography
Termsworshiped, worshipped
Variant ScopeCambridge gives the verb with -pp- and notes that US English also uses the single-p inflection.
Further guidance
Core difference
Both forms can be past-tense/past-participle spellings of “worship.”
Inflection Boundary
The doubled-p spelling is broadly established; the single-p spelling is an additional US form. Keep related inflections consistent with the chosen style.
Sources and evidence
Sources are shown with the role they play in this guide. Historical or style-sensitive claims are kept within the evidence boundary described above.
- Worship — Cambridge Dictionary (opens in a new tab)Cambridge Dictionary · Worship verb inflection: -pp- and US also -p- forms