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preach

verb

ˈprēch

Definition of preach

as in to evangelize

to deliver a sermon a minister who loves to preach

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Recent Examples of preach The Pope continued to preach his message of peace on Friday, tying unity to the story of America’s founding. — Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 4 July 2026 But for an administration that has preached the sanctity of national symbols and is keen on casting itself as the steward of all things America this summer, the potential breach carries a note of irony. — Kelsey Ables, The Atlantic, 3 July 2026 Both gave him a chance to preach about prioritizing prostate health and colonoscopies, a potentially lifesaving message for fans who have grown up with the franchise. — Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 25 June 2026 Parker’s not just preaching to students. — Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 24 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for preach

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The real Nafisi is a beloved literary figure, a professor who has devoted the bulk of her life to evangelizing about the transcendence of Western literature in places where its liberal, humanist messages are much needed.

— Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 10 July 2026
No doubt many other religious institutions have seized on the World Cup with these and other emphases, including evangelizing and otherwise stressing their uniqueness.

— Vahe Gregorian July 10, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026

Definition of evangelize

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Congress has also shown an affinity for weighing in on sports disputes—consider the airtime members of Congress receive when sermonizing on the state of college sports.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 2 July 2026
At least my mother was one of those who sermonized that sentiment.

— Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026

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