preach (B1)
verb
Pronunciation: /priːtʃ/
Definition
To deliver a sermon or religious speech, especially in a church.
Examples
The priest will preach the Gospel this Sunday.
She was asked to preach at the interfaith service.
He has been preaching to his congregation for over twenty years.
How to Use preach
- preach about (prepositional phrase)
- To speak or lecture about a particular subject. — "The politician was preaching about economic reform."
- preach to (prepositional phrase)
- To deliver a sermon or speech to a group of people. — "The minister will preach to the congregation tonight."
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