Definitions

preach

[preech] / pritʃ /

VERB

speak publicly about beliefs

Synonyms

STRONGEST

exhort teach

STRONG

address deliver evangelize inform minister orate prophesy sermonize talk

WEAK

deliver sermon give sermon homilize mission missionary pulpiteer

VERB

lecture, moralize

Synonyms

STRONGEST

admonish exhort

STRONG

advocate blow harangue preachify sermonize urge

WEAK

get on a soapbox pile it on talk big

Example Sentences

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Pratt needed to proselytize — not preach to the choir.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Many Christians seem to be engaging with apps that purport to preach the faith.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

Asked about the latest comments on Tuesday, Leo said that the Catholic Church's mission was to "preach peace" and the Gospel.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

Now it’s my turn to practice what I preach.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026

Then she screamed an extremely fierce “I said, preach it” and stepped up on the altar.

From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou

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