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

Worship centers on prayer, the reading and preaching of scripture, congregational singing, and the celebration of the Eucharist. — Stephanie Triplettall, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Aug. 2026

The new wave of televangelists blended charismatic preaching with calls for donations as well as increasing calls to political action. — Literary Hub, 24 July 2026

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

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

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

Because of its theological significance and widespread use in preaching, public displays of faith, and popular culture, the verse is one of the most recognizable passages of Scripture. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 Aug. 2026

Schlesinger’s Atlantic essay was preaching from his own text. — Jake Lundberg, The Atlantic, 13 Aug. 2026

In addition to being a member of the NYPD, De Paula was a pastor who dedicated part of her life to preaching and serving her community, the outlet reported. — Roni Jacobson, New York Daily News, 3 Aug. 2026

Suddenly, the league that never stops preaching about diversity wasn't so excited about having a more politically diverse fan base. — Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 30 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

Continuity, creating a tight group and preaching calmness in the big moments are key parts of international management and De la Fuente followed that script perfectly. — Chris Evans, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

But that’s the difference between writing and reading, preaching and listening. — Hua Hsu, New Yorker, 14 July 2026

On a recent Thursday morning, Richetts’ artworks, the colorful shards of smooth shiny glass, were indeed speaking the language of healing — and spreading the gospel Richetts has been preaching for decades. — Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2026