Synonyms of preaching

preaching 1 of 2

noun

as in teaching

Related Words

• teaching
• sermon
• moralizing
• exhortation
• lecture
• lesson
• speech
• pontificating
• interference
• coaching
• instruction
• assistance
• mentoring
• tutoring
• meddling
• briefing
• observation
• priming
• warning
• prompting
• verdict
• kibitzing
• judgment
• direction
• solution
• consideration
• remonstrance
• data
• thought
• expostulation
• information
• alert
• remonstration
• cautioning
• feedback
• forewarning
• advisement
• alarm
• answer
• caution
• urging
• tip
• pointer
• hint

preaching

2 of 2

verb

present participle of preach

as in evangelizing

to deliver a sermon

a minister who loves to preach

Synonyms & Similar Words

• evangelizing
• sermonizing
• lecturing
• preachifying
• platitudinizing

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of preaching

Noun

In those days, there were divinity-school students from Yale, Andover, and Amherst preaching abolition and establishing schools throughout the frontier. — The New Yorker, New Yorker, 4 July 2026

Indeed, this period marked the beginning of Copeland’s lifelong emphasis on prosperity theology, which would become central to his preaching and ministry. — Rachel Cole, Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 May 2026

Watch for intense preaching or over-defending beliefs. — Usa Today, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2026

There’s no outright preaching, no plea to condemn or sympathize either way. — David Opie, IndieWire, 15 Apr. 2026

The challenge, according to a thirteenth-century preaching guidebook from Cambridge’s Corpus Christi College, is to make all this curiosity, interest and ambition into the ingredients of a more open and ethical social life. — Literary Hub, 14 Apr. 2026

My mother got fed up with my nonstop preaching. — Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 7 Apr. 2026

The high court unanimously ruled in the case of Gabriel Olivier, who says his religious and free speech rights were violated when he was arrested for refusing to move his preaching away from a suburban amphitheater. — ABC News, 20 Mar. 2026

Jackson is awarded a master of divinity degree from the Chicago Theological Seminary because his life experiences more than fulfill the requirements for his missing courses in pastoral care, preaching and international relations. — Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026

Verb

Parker’s not just preaching to students. — Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 24 June 2026

Jamal, an aspiring rapper living in Atlanta, began preaching messages targeted at Black and Latino people. — Liam Quinn, PEOPLE, 23 June 2026

With no operation required, his recovery comes down to healing time and a specialist's sign-off rather than a procedure, which is why his camp is preaching patience. — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026

The league’s complaint against Texas Tech spends considerable energy preaching about the vices of college athletes betting on sports. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 17 June 2026

That was a big part of Blashill’s preaching. — Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2026

His alleged crime was preaching without the authorization of the Church of England, the colony’s official church. — Michael Luo, New Yorker, 14 June 2026

Debate has persisted regarding churches with women serving in assistant pastoral or preaching roles. — Peter Smith, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026

He is known for his charismatic preaching style and for his influence in contemporary Christian ministry and media. — Frannie Comstock, Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 June 2026