verb
preach
PREECH/priːtʃ/
To strongly urge others to follow religious or moral beliefs.
The speaker preaches to the gathered church congregation.
Etymology
“Before” plus “proclaim” gives the image of declaring something before others. Public announcement became religious proclamation, and the meaning broadened to earnest advice on moral matters.
In context
if you want to preach proclaim and teach see preaching is proclamation and instruction it's exhortation and education it's declaration and discipleship preaching is speaking God's Word
More examples
- She preached tolerance and patience.
- They are preaching the value of thrift.
- He had preached forgiveness for years.
Forms
preach · preaches · preached · preaching
preacher noun — a person who delivers religious sermons