Definition of preachnext
as in to evangelize
to deliver a sermon a minister who loves to preach

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Recent Examples of preach Its advocates preach the environmental and emotional benefits of natural burials and encourage mourners to bear witness to a corpse in its unprocessed state before it is borne away to a funeral home. John Semley, Harpers Magazine, 28 July 2026 When speaking this offseason, Parsons preached patience and a long-term outlook instead of the need to rush back. Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 27 July 2026 Campaign signs are plastered across the district, town halls have been hosted, endorsements bestowed, Sunday sermons preached. Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026 Last month, Heritage Baptist Church members voted against allowing Eric Crawford back into his leadership and preaching position. Rachel Royster july 23, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for preach
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  • Stephen Colbert, one of my heroes, has spent decades evangelizing Tolkien’s compassion and courage.
    Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 17 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
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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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“Preach.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preach. Accessed 6 Aug. 2026.

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