preach
to proclaim or make known by sermon (the gospel, good tidings, etc.).
to deliver (a sermon).
to advocate or inculcate (religious or moral truth, right conduct, etc.) in speech or writing.
to deliver a sermon.
to give earnest advice, as on religious or moral subjects or the like.
to give earnest advice in an obtrusive or tedious way.
Idioms about preach
preach to the choir. See entry at preach to the choir.
Origin of preach
1Other words for preach
Other words from preach
- out·preach, verb (used with object)
- un·preached, adjective
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British Dictionary definitions for preach
/ (priːtʃ) /
to make known (religious truth) or give religious or moral instruction or exhortation in (sermons)
to advocate (a virtue, action, etc), esp in a moralizing way
Origin of preach
1Derived forms of preach
- preachable, adjective
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Other Idioms and Phrases with preach
In addition to the idiom beginning with preach
- preach to the converted
also see:
- practice what you preach
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