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A talk on a religious or moral subject, or the act of giving one
“His preaching was powerful, and he drew crowds from all parts of the country.”
The act or process of proselytizing or evangelizing
A long and serious speech given as a scolding or reprimand
Overbearing in a critical and exhorting manner, tending to lecture or hector
Devoted to preaching religious precepts to others, typically to convert them
Intended to teach, particularly in having moral instruction as an ulterior motive
Present participle for to deliver a sermon or address to an assembled group of people
“Pastors preach against such beliefs and expectations in village churches on a weekly basis.”
Present participle for to give moral advice to someone, especially in a pompously self-righteous way
“They constantly preach about the moral failings of the rest of us, yet they keep getting caught with their own pants down.”
Present participle for to proclaim or spread teachings or information by public discourse
“How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things.”
Present participle for to advise or recommend earnestly
“Where they don't have the power to carry on persecution and to become masters, they desire to live upon fair terms and preach toleration.”
Present participle for to inculcate or instill values or teachings
“The Shehu went to great lengths to have his administration and its courts uphold the values of soberness and scholarship, and to preach these values to his followers.”
Present participle for to state or remark as one's opinion or belief
Present participle for to comment or pass judgment on issues from a moral standpoint
Present participle for to convert or attempt to convert (someone) from one religion, belief, or opinion to another
(a cause or venture) Present participle for to support, advocate, or encourage
Present participle for to express or declare something definitely or clearly in speech or writing
Present participle for to promote the use, sale, or acceptance of
Present participle for to scold or talk reprovingly to (someone)
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