preach

verb

ˈprēch

preached; preaching; preaches

intransitive verb

: to deliver a sermon

: to urge acceptance or abandonment of an idea or course of action

specifically : to exhort in an officious or tiresome manner

transitive verb

: to set forth in a sermon

preach the gospel

: to advocate earnestly

preached revolution

: to deliver (something, such as a sermon) publicly

: to bring, put, or affect by preaching

preached the … church out of debt

Amer. Guide Series: Va.

preachingly

ˈprē-chiŋ-lē How to pronounce preach (audio)

adverb

Synonyms

sermonize

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Example Sentences

Have you ever heard that minister preach? The minister preached to the congregation about the need for tolerance. His followers listened to him preach the gospel. The priest preached a regular sermon that Sunday. Their mother has always preached the value of a good education. Practice what you preach—don't smoke if you tell your children not to smoke. The mayor continues to preach about the need for patience. I don't like being preached at about how I should live my life. See More

Recent Examples on the Web At the same time, the city-state is home to various evangelical mega churches that preach against homosexuality.

Heather Chen, CNN, 27 Aug. 2022 The challenge, say legal scholars, is simple, albeit maddening for those who want a more muscular response against groups that openly preach hate against people of color, Jews, gay people, and others.

Danny Mcdonald, BostonGlobe.com, 10 Aug. 2022 But this doesn’t mean that brands should preach those values, especially to those who already hold them.

Chris Martin, Forbes, 2 Aug. 2022 What also appealed to the Komische is that Gaffigan, ambitious but far from egoistical, actually seems to practice what so many of his colleagues preach about a consciously collaborative style.

New York Times, 18 Aug. 2022 However, the director is not out to preach or deliver a message.

Leo Barraclough, Variety, 10 Aug. 2022 The idea isn’t to preach to the choir, but to casually introduce the key issues to new audiences in a fresh and occasionally profane way.

David Vetter, Forbes, 15 July 2022 Our main purpose is not to preach controversial things but rather get people saved.

Minyvonne Burke, NBC News, 9 June 2022 From my Lutheran perspective, the purpose of worship is to preach the Gospel, praise God and administer the sacraments.

WSJ, 7 June 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle English prechen, from Anglo-French precher, from Late Latin praedicare, from Latin, to proclaim, make known, from prae- pre- + dicare to proclaim — more at diction

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1

单词	preaching
释义	preach verb ˈprēch preached; preaching; preaches intransitive verb 1 : to deliver a sermon 2 : to urge acceptance or abandonment of an idea or course of action specifically : to exhort in an officious or tiresome manner transitive verb 1 : to set forth in a sermon preach the gospel 2 : to advocate earnestly preached revolution 3 : to deliver (something, such as a sermon) publicly 4 : to bring, put, or affect by preaching preached the … church out of debt Amer. Guide Series: Va. preachingly ˈprē-chiŋ-lē adverb Synonyms sermonize See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Have you ever heard that minister preach? The minister preached to the congregation about the need for tolerance. His followers listened to him preach the gospel. The priest preached a regular sermon that Sunday. Their mother has always preached the value of a good education. Practice what you preach—don't smoke if you tell your children not to smoke. The mayor continues to preach about the need for patience. I don't like being preached at about how I should live my life. See More Recent Examples on the Web At the same time, the city-state is home to various evangelical mega churches that preach against homosexuality. Heather Chen, CNN, 27 Aug. 2022 The challenge, say legal scholars, is simple, albeit maddening for those who want a more muscular response against groups that openly preach hate against people of color, Jews, gay people, and others. Danny Mcdonald, BostonGlobe.com, 10 Aug. 2022 But this doesn’t mean that brands should preach those values, especially to those who already hold them. Chris Martin, Forbes, 2 Aug. 2022 What also appealed to the Komische is that Gaffigan, ambitious but far from egoistical, actually seems to practice what so many of his colleagues preach about a consciously collaborative style. New York Times, 18 Aug. 2022 However, the director is not out to preach or deliver a message. Leo Barraclough, Variety, 10 Aug. 2022 The idea isn’t to preach to the choir, but to casually introduce the key issues to new audiences in a fresh and occasionally profane way. David Vetter, Forbes, 15 July 2022 Our main purpose is not to preach controversial things but rather get people saved. Minyvonne Burke, NBC News, 9 June 2022 From my Lutheran perspective, the purpose of worship is to preach the Gospel, praise God and administer the sacraments. WSJ, 7 June 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English prechen, from Anglo-French precher, from Late Latin praedicare, from Latin, to proclaim, make known, from prae- pre- + dicare to proclaim — more at diction First Known Use 13th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1 Phrases Containing preach preach to the choir preach to the converted preach to the choir preach to the converted Kids Definition preach verb ˈprēch preached; preaching 1 : to give a sermon 2 : to urge publicly preach patience preaching 1 of 2 noun as in teaching Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance teaching sermon moralizing exhortation pontificating lecture lesson speech meddling coaching mentoring interference instruction tutoring assistance kibbitzing observation briefing warning expostulation kibitzing priming cautioning verdict judgment prompting direction judgement consideration thought solution urging remonstrance forewarning remonstration data alert information feedback advisement alarum alarm answer caution tip pointer hint preaching 2 of 2 verb present participle of preach as in sermonizing to deliver a sermon a minister who loves to preach Synonyms & Similar Words sermonizing evangelizing lecturing preachifying platitudinizing
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preach

verb

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