preach

verb
UK: /priːtʃ/
US: /priːtʃ/

  1. To give a religious talk in a public place, especially in a church.

    1. He will preach this Sunday at the church, so we all need to go.
    2. The Reverend is going to preach about the importance of forgiveness and compassion.

  2. To try to persuade people to accept a particular belief or way of life.

    1. My dad likes to preach about saving money every single time.
    2. Although she doesn't preach, her actions showcase her commitment to environmentalism.

Synonyms

address teach sermonize evangelize lecture
preach intransitive-verb

  1. To give unwanted advice or opinions to someone, often in a way that is annoying.

    1. Don't preach to me about healthy eating, I know what to do.
    2. I wish my brother would stop preaching; I'm capable of making my own choices.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "preach" in English means: To give a religious talk in a public place, especially in a church., To try to persuade people to accept a particular belief or way of life..

The phonetic transcription of "preach" is /priːtʃ/ in British English and /priːtʃ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "preach": address, teach, sermonize, evangelize, lecture.

Example usage of "preach": "He will preach this Sunday at the church, so we all need to go.". More examples on the page.