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ser⋅mon⋅ize

[sur-muh-nahyz] verb, -ized, -iz⋅ing.
–verb (used without object)
1. to deliver or compose a sermon; preach.
–verb (used with object)
2. to give exhortation to; lecture.
Also, especially British, ser⋅mon⋅ise.


Origin:
1625–35; sermon + -ize


ser⋅mon⋅iz⋅er, noun
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sermonise

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speak as if delivering a sermon; express moral judgements; "This man always sermonizes" [syn: sermonize
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