preach
intransitive verb
- to speak in public on religious matters; give a sermon
- to give moral or religious advice, esp. in a tiresome manner
transitive verb
- to expound or proclaim by preaching
- to advocate by or as by preaching; urge strongly or persistently
- to deliver (a sermon)
See preach in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(prēch)
verb preached,
preach·ing,
preach·es verb, transitive- To proclaim or put forth in a sermon: preached the gospel.
- To advocate, especially to urge acceptance of or compliance with: preached tolerance and peaceful coexistence.
- To deliver (a sermon).
verb, intransitive- To deliver a sermon.
- To give religious or moral instruction, especially in a tedious manner.
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