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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On a Sunday during the trial, William Jennings Bryan preached a fire-and-brimstone sermon to an enormous crowd on the courthouse lawn.
—Ron Grossman, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2025
The Fallen Bikers and Riders founder preaches safety, especially to newer motorcyclists, while on the road.
—Alexis Martin, The Enquirer, 3 July 2025
Texas lawmakers should remember that public education is about teaching, not preaching.
—Alex Driggars, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
In general, the Augustinians are considered a missionary order who teach and preach.
—Belinda Luscombe, Time, 1 July 2025
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Ron Grossman, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2025
The Fallen Bikers and Riders founder preaches safety, especially to newer motorcyclists, while on the road.
—Alexis Martin, The Enquirer, 3 July 2025
Texas lawmakers should remember that public education is about teaching, not preaching.
—Alex Driggars, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
In general, the Augustinians are considered a missionary order who teach and preach.
—Belinda Luscombe, Time, 1 July 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 18 Jul. 2025.
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