as in preached
to deliver a sermon
did not believe that it was the president's place to sermonize, especially to other world leaders
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Leo has emerged as strong critic of the conflict and his speech again preached a message of peace and rebuked leaders using religious language to justify war.—
Sophie Tanno,
CNN Money,
16 Apr. 2026 -
Leo prayed under a tent looking out over the ruins of the ancient Roman city, including its theater, market and basilica where Augustine preached and the adjoining baptistry.—
Nicole Winfield,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Sermonized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sermonized. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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