preached; preaching; preaches
1
: to deliver a sermon
2
: to urge acceptance or abandonment of an idea or course of action
specifically
: to exhort in an officious or tiresome manner
1
: to set forth in a sermon
preach the gospel
2
: to advocate earnestly
preached revolution
3
: to deliver (something, such as a sermon) publicly
4
: to bring, put, or affect by preaching
preached the … church out of debt—
Amer. Guide Series: Va.
Amer. Guide Series: Va.Examples of preach in a Sentence
Have you ever heard that minister preach?
The minister preached to the congregation about the need for tolerance.
His followers listened to him preach the gospel.
The priest preached a regular sermon that Sunday.
Their mother has always preached the value of a good education.
Practice what you preach—don't smoke if you tell your children not to smoke.
The mayor continues to preach about the need for patience.
I don't like being preached at about how I should live my life.
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Swaggart preached the gospel of Jesus Christ on television longer than any other American evangelist in history, according to his ministry website.
Swaggart, who was born on March 15, 1935, in Ferriday, Louisiana, launched into full-time ministry in 1955.
—Anders Hagstrom, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2025
According to King, the top 1% of professionals preach positivity to themselves.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 30 June 2025
From some of the most powerful seats in the world, politicians preached collective action, trying to appease the fears of an already concerned youth.
—Alan McClay, Sourcing Journal, 26 June 2025
Roy would never miss a service he was scheduled to preach.
—Dateline Nbc, NBC news, 25 June 2025
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Anders Hagstrom, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2025
According to King, the top 1% of professionals preach positivity to themselves.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 30 June 2025
From some of the most powerful seats in the world, politicians preached collective action, trying to appease the fears of an already concerned youth.
—Alan McClay, Sourcing Journal, 26 June 2025
Roy would never miss a service he was scheduled to preach.
—Dateline Nbc, NBC news, 25 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for preach
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“Preach.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/preach. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.
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