Synonyms of preached

preached

verb

past tense of preach

as in evangelized

to deliver a sermon

a minister who loves to preach

Synonyms & Similar Words

• evangelized
• sermonized
• lectured
• preachified
• platitudinized

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of preached

While he was surprised by his fellow Klutch Sports Group client’s decision, Moody preached patience to Warriors fans fretting about their own team’s inactivity this offseason. — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 30 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

In-flight evangelists have preached sermons and busted out guitars in recent years. — Hannah Sampson, Washington Post, 23 July 2026

Signing Arnold, who is currently surrounded by significant uncertainty, would counter the principles Glenn has preached over the past 17 months. — Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 13 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

In April, Leo made a pilgrimage to Annaba, Algeria, modern-day Hippo, where Augustine lived, preached and died. — ABC News, 20 June 2026

Honeywell is following in the footsteps of 3M, Danaher, GE, and United Technologies — companies that once preached the virtues of a diversified portfolio but have concluded that value now comes from focus. — Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 12 June 2026