preachify

verb

Definition of preachifynext
as in to preach

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  1. preach
  2. evangelize
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  • But that’s the difference between writing and reading, preaching and listening.
    — Hua Hsu, New Yorker, 14 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
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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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“Preachify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preachify. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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