preaching

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/ˈpɹiːtʃɪŋ/ English

Definitions

verb

To give a sermon.“A learned local Muslim used to preach in the small mosque every Friday.”
To proclaim by public discourse; to utter in a sermon or a formal religious harangue.
To advise or recommend earnestly.
To teach or instruct by preaching; to inform by preaching.

noun

The act of delivering a sermon or similar moral instruction.

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Synonyms

sermon discourse proselytism pulpit demagogy demagoguery populism lecturing lecture indoctrination advocacy advocate heralding leading incitement trumpeting

Associated

evangelism preach repentance gospel preacher evangelist doctrines crusade baptism baptized

Rhymes

beseeching screeching teaching breeching reaching bleaching leeching leaching overreaching breaching

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