Meaning of the word preach in English

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preach

US /priːtʃ/

UK /priːtʃ/

deliver a sermon or religious address to an assembled group of people, typically in church

Example:

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The pastor will preach about forgiveness this Sunday.

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He used to preach to large congregations every week.

Synonym:

sermonize evangelize exhort moralize

advocate or strongly recommend (a course of action or a belief)

Example:

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She always preaches the importance of healthy eating.

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He likes to preach about his political views.

Synonym:

advocate champion urge recommend promote

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