preaching (B1)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈpriːtʃɪŋ/
Definition
The activity of delivering a religious sermon or address, especially in a church or public setting.
Examples
The politician's speech was criticized for sounding like a sermon, full of moralizing and preaching.
He spent years traveling and preaching to remote communities.
Her style of preaching is known for being very passionate and engaging.
How to Use preaching
- preaching about (prepositional phrase)
- To talk at length about a particular subject, often with moral or religious emphasis. — "She is always preaching about environmental protection."
- preach to (prepositional phrase)
- To deliver a sermon or moral lecture to a specific group of people. — "The minister will preach to the congregation this Sunday."
- practice what you preach (idiom)
- To do the things you advise others to do. — "If you're going to tell people to save money, you should practice what you preach."
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