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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 Cristobal still preaches relentless effort, a pursuit of excellence and, of course, the team focusing on going 1-0 every week. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2026 Graham used his influence widely and was accustomed to preaching in peculiar settings. — Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2026 He was branded a heretic, in part for preaching that the nobility were immoral and so was nobility itself. — Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 28 Aug. 2026 As seen in Death of the Pastor’s Wife, John-Paul has continued his ministry and now preaches to a congregation of around 15 to 20 people in a series of pop-up services around Myrtle Beach. — Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for preach

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Technology leaders have spent nearly four years evangelizing about the ways AI will change every aspect of work life.

— Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2026
Santana evangelizes for the protocol by upending the equation.

— Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 9 Aug. 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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