Preach (Verb)
Meaning 1
Speak, plead, or argue in favor of; "The doctor advocated a smoking ban in the entire house".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- The environmental activist continued to preach about the importance of recycling and reducing waste.
- The politician was known for his skills as he could preach to the crowd about any issue effectively.
- She began to preach the benefits of a vegan diet, encouraging her family and friends to join her.
- The health instructor took every opportunity to preach the importance of regular exercise to her students.
- The charity worker consistently preach on the need for increased donations to aid impoverished communities.
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Meaning 2
Deliver a sermon; "The minister is not preaching this Sunday".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- The local priest will preach at the special midnight mass on New Year's Eve.
- She's scheduled to preach at the community church next weekend.
- The newly ordained priest was nervous about preaching his first sermon.
- He continued to preach the word of God, even in the face of adversity.
- The bishop will preach the homily at the cathedral during the Easter celebration.