Meaning & use
preached
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Delivered a religious or moral message, typically to an audience; also, urged or advocated an idea persistently.
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The visiting minister preached a powerful sermon about forgiveness.
He constantly preached the importance of saving money to his kids.
A note on using this word
Beyond its religious sense, "preached" is often used somewhat critically for repeatedly urging others to adopt a belief or behavior, as in "preaching to the choir."
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