Preach: meaning, definitions and examples

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preach

 

[ priหtสƒ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

in church

To deliver a sermon or religious address to a congregation. Preaching typically involves sharing religious teachings, beliefs, and moral guidance.

Synonyms

advocate, proclaim, sermonize

Examples of usage

  • He preached a powerful sermon on forgiveness.
  • The priest preached about the importance of kindness and compassion.
Context #2 | Verb

informally

To earnestly advocate for a particular belief, opinion, or cause. It can also refer to passionately promoting a certain idea or viewpoint.

Synonyms

advocate, promote, propagate

Examples of usage

  • She preached the benefits of a healthy lifestyle to her friends.
  • He preached the importance of environmental conservation to anyone who would listen.
Context #3 | Noun

informal

An instance of passionate or earnest advocacy for a cause or belief. It can also refer to a strong and forceful presentation of a particular viewpoint.

Synonyms

advocacy, lecture, sermon

Examples of usage

  • His speech was more of a preach than a presentation.
  • The activist's words carried the weight of a powerful preach.

Translations

Translations of the word "preach" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pregar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‰เคชเคฆเฅ‡เคถ เคฆเฅ‡เคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช predigen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berkhotbah

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะพะฟะพะฒั–ะดัƒะฒะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ gล‚osiฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ชฌๆ•™ใ™ใ‚‹ (ใ›ใฃใใ‚‡ใ†ใ™ใ‚‹)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท prรชcher

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ predicar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท vaaz vermek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์„ค๊ตํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠูŽุนูุธ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kรกzat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kรกzaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไผ ้“ (chuรกndร o)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pridigati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ predika

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัƒะฐา“ั‹ะท ะฐะนั‚ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฅแƒแƒ“แƒแƒ’แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vaaz vermษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ predicar

Etymology

The word 'preach' originated from the Old English word 'precan', meaning 'to proclaim, preach, teach'. Over the centuries, it has evolved to encompass not just religious teachings but also the act of strongly advocating for a particular belief or cause. Preaching has been a fundamental aspect of various religious traditions and continues to play a significant role in conveying moral and ethical principles.

See also: preacher, preachy.

Word Frequency Rank

At #7,432 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.