Meaning & use
preach
To deliver a religious talk, or to give moral advice, often insistently and to an unwilling audience.
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The visiting pastor preached about forgiveness to a packed congregation on Sunday morning.
Her older brother constantly preached about healthy eating without changing his own habits.
A note on using this word
Outside religious contexts, preach often carries a negative tone, suggesting someone lectures others without practicing what they recommend.
Words with a similar meaning
sermonizemoralizelecture
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