preach
preach (prēch)v. preached, preach·ing, preach·esv. tr. 1. To proclaim or put forth in a sermon: preached the gospel. 2. To advocate, especially to urge acceptance of or compliance with: preached tolerance and peaceful coexistence. 3. To deliver (a sermon).v. intr. 1. To deliver a sermon. 2. To give religious or moral instruction, especially in a tedious manner. [Middle English prechen, from Old French preechier, from Late Latin praedicāre, from Latin, to proclaim : prae-, pre- + dicāre, to proclaim; See deik- in Indo-European Roots.] preachʹing·ly adv.
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