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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.

Synonyms

  • Advocate

Hypernyms

  • Urge On
  • Press
  • Exhort

Hyponyms

  • Sermonise
  • Preachify
  • Moralize
  • Moralise

Related Words

  • Preaching (noun)

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.

Synonyms

  • Prophesy

Hypernyms

  • Talk

Hyponyms

  • Evangelise

Related Words

  • Preacher (noun)
  • Preaching (noun)
  • Preachment (noun)
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