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preach

释义

preach

interjectioninformal

1
used as a comment on social media to say that you agree completely with something someone has said
“I don’t like change but I’ve had to deal with change because I’m getting older.” “Preach!”
Submitted from:
United Kingdom on 16/03/2020
Open Dictionary - March2020

preach

interjectioninformal

1
used as a comment on social media to say that you agree completely with something someone has said
“I don’t like change but I’ve had to deal with change because I’m getting older.” “Preach!”
Submitted from:
United Kingdom on 16/03/2020
Open Dictionary - March2020

preach

verb

UK /priːtʃ/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	preach
he/she/it	preaches
present participle	preaching
past tense	preached
past participle	preached

1
intransitive/transitive to talk about a religious subject at a religious meeting, especially in church
preach a sermon:
The Reverend Hugh McKeag preached the sermon.
preach to:
That afternoon he preached to three thousand people.
preach about/against:
People flocked to hear him preach about Jesus.
Synonyms and related words
Religious ceremonies and practices
anoint
bless
blessing
2
intransitive showing disapprovalto give people advice, or to tell them how to behave, in a way that annoys them
I don’t mean to preach, but I think it’s time to get serious about your relationship.
Synonyms and related words
To give advice
advise
recommend
counsel
3
transitive to express a strong opinion and try to persuade other people to accept it
Both my parents have always preached tolerance and moderation.
preach the values/virtues/evils of something:
He preaches the virtues of hard work.
Synonyms and related words
To persuade someone to agree with or support you
persuade
win over
woo

phrases

preach the gospel

preach to the converted

preach

verb

US /pritʃ/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	preach
he/she/it	preaches
present participle	preaching
past tense	preached
past participle	preached

1
intransitive/transitive to talk about a religious subject at a religious meeting, especially in church
preach a sermon:
The Reverend Hugh McKeag preached the sermon.
preach to:
That afternoon he preached to three thousand people.
preach about/against:
People flocked to hear him preach about Jesus.
Synonyms and related words
Religious ceremonies and practices
anoint
bless
blessing
2
intransitive showing disapprovalto give people advice, or to tell them how to behave, in a way that annoys them
I don’t mean to preach, but I think it’s time to get serious about your relationship.
Synonyms and related words
To give advice
advise
recommend
counsel
3
transitive to express a strong opinion and try to persuade other people to accept it
Both my parents have always preached tolerance and moderation.
preach the values/virtues/evils of something:
He preaches the virtues of hard work.
Synonyms and related words
To persuade someone to agree with or support you
persuade
win over
woo

phrases

preach the gospel

preach to the choir

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