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View usage for: (sɜːʳmən) Word forms: plural sermonscountable nounA sermon is a talk on a religious or moral subject that is given by a member of the clergy as part of a church service. More Synonyms of sermon sermon in British English (ˈsɜːmən) noun1. a. an address of religious instruction or exhortation, often based on a passage from the Bible, esp one delivered during a church service b. a written version of such an address 2. a serious speech, esp one administering reproof Derived forms sermonic (sɜːˈmɒnɪk) or sermonical (serˈmonical) adjective Word origin C12: via Old French from Latin sermō discourse, probably from serere to join together sermon in American English (ˈsɜrmən) noun1. a speech given as instruction in religion or morals, esp. by a priest, minister, or rabbi during services, using a text from Scripture 2. any serious talk on behavior, responsibility, etc., esp. a long, tedious one SIMILAR WORDS: speech Derived forms sermonic (serˈmonic) (ˈsɜrˈmɑnɪk) adjective Word origin OFr < LL(Ec) sermo < L, a talk, discourse < IE base * swer-, to speak > swear Examples of 'sermon' in a sentencesermon British English: sermon / ˈsɜːmən/ NOUN A sermon is a talk on a religious or moral subject given during a church service. He will deliver the sermon on Sunday. - American English: sermon
- Arabic: مَوْعِظَة
- Brazilian Portuguese: sermão
- Chinese: 布道
- Croatian: propovijed
- Czech: kázání
- Danish: prædiken
- Dutch: preek
- European Spanish: sermón
- Finnish: saarna
- French: sermon
- German: Predigt
- Greek: κήρυγμα
- Italian: predica
- Japanese: 説教
- Korean: 설교
- Norwegian: preken
- Polish: kazanie
- European Portuguese: sermão
- Romanian: predică
- Russian: проповедь
- Latin American Spanish: sermón
- Swedish: predikan
- Thai: การเทศนา การให้โอวาท
- Turkish: vaaz
- Ukrainian: проповідь
- Vietnamese: bài thuyết giáo
Chinese translation of 'sermon' n (c) - (Rel)
布(佈)道 (bùdào) - (fig)
说(說)教 (shuōjiào)
Definition a speech on a religious or moral subject given by a member of the clergy as part of a church service his first sermon as bishop Definition a serious talk on behaviour, morals, or duty, esp. a long and tedious one Additional synonymsDefinition a formal speech The president had scheduled an address to the people for that evening. Synonyms speech, talk, lecture, discourse, sermon, dissertation, harangue, homily, oration, spiel (informal), disquisitionDefinition a formal treatment of a subject in speech or writing He responds with a lengthy discourse on deployment strategy. Synonyms speech, talk, address, essay, lecture, sermon, treatise, dissertation, homily, oration, disquisition, whaikorero (New Zealand) We have been bombarded with exhortations to take more exercise. Synonyms urging, warning, advice, counsel, lecture, caution, bidding, encouragement, sermon, persuasion, goading, incitement, admonition, beseeching, entreaty, clarion call, enjoinder (rare) - serious
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- serpent
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Additional synonymsDefinition a forceful or angry speech a political harangue Synonyms rant, address, speech, lecture, tirade, polemic, broadside, diatribe, homily, exhortation, oration, spiel (informal), declamation, philippicDefinition a talk given to an audience He delivered his speech in French. Synonyms talk, address, lecture, discourse, harangue, homily, oration, spiel (informal), disquisition, whaikorero (New Zealand) Definition a speech or lecture The guide gave us a brief talk on the history of the site. Synonyms speech, lecture, presentation, report, address, seminar, discourse, sermon, symposium, dissertation, harangue, oration, disquisition, whaikorero (New Zealand) Definition a scolding or telling-off He has had a good talking-to and regrets his actions. Synonyms reprimand, lecture, rebuke, scolding, row, criticism, wigging (British, slang), slating (informal), reproach, ticking-off (informal), dressing-down (informal), telling-off (informal), reproof, rap on the knuckles |