Preach Meaning in English
word
/ˈpɹitʃ/
preech
/pɹˈiːtʃ/
preech
Definition
To deliver a religious talk or sermon, often in church; also used to mean strongly telling people what they should do or believe.
Usage & Nuances
Common in religious contexts ('preach a sermon'), but also used figuratively when someone insists on their opinions or advice ('don't preach at me'). Can sound disapproving or annoying outside religion.
Spanish: predicarPortuguese (BR): pregarPortuguese (PT): pregarChinese (Simplified): 布道 - 讲道 - 宣扬Chinese (Traditional): 佈道 - 講道 - 宣揚Hindi: उपदेश देनाArabic: يَعِظُBengali: ধর্মোপদেশ দেওয়াRussian: проповедоватьJapanese: 説教するVietnamese: giảng đạoKorean: 설교하다Turkish: vaaz vermekUrdu: تبلیغ کرناIndonesian: berkhotbah
Example Sentences
He likes to preach about being honest.
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She was preaching kindness to the children.
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I don't want to preach, but you really should get some rest.
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Stop preaching—let people live their own lives.
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He always preaches about saving money but spends a lot himself.
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The priest preached to the congregation every Sunday.
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