preach

noun

(obsolete) A religious discourse.

verb

(transitive) To proclaim by public discourse; to utter in a sermon or a formal religious harangue.

(intransitive) To give a sermon.

(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.

Roots

dicopreach- · Latin · say

Synonyms for preach

sermonizev preachmentn prophesyv moralizev catechizev admonishv missionaryadj expoundv advocaten

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Where does preach come from?

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