Preach
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /pɹiːt͡ʃ/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Preach is a verb meaning (intransitive) To give a sermon.
Meaning
(intransitive) To give a sermon.
More Meanings
- (transitive) To proclaim by public discourse; to utter in a sermon or a formal religious harangue.
- (transitive) To advise or recommend earnestly.
- (transitive) To teach or instruct by preaching; to inform by preaching.
- (intransitive) To give advice in an offensive or obtrusive manner.
- (obsolete) A religious discourse.
- (slang) Used to express strong agreement (as if encouraging somebody to continue speaking).
Example Sentences
Our pastor can preach very well.
My Mʳ preaches patience to him,[…]
he make peace in his preaches and play with esteem
– If you can't do the time, don't do the crime! – Preach!
Word Forms
- preaches
- preaching
- preached
Synonyms for preach
Depending on context, synonyms include church, advocate, prophesy.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include advocate, prophesy, profess, lecture, orate, proclaim.
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