preach — to give a religious talk in a public worship service or other religious meeting
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to give a religious talk in a public worship service or other religious meeting
Pronunciation (IPA): /priːtʃ/
Korean meaning: 설교하다, 종교적 가르침을 전하다
Korean pronunciation: **프**리치
Example Sentences
- My fitness trainer preaches the benefits of exercise, but I caught him eating donuts in the parking lot.
- Politicians love to preach unity during election campaigns.
- She preaches environmental protection but drives a gas-guzzling SUV.
preach
VERB//priːtʃ//
to give a religious talk in a public worship service or other religious meeting
A pastor preaches passionately to his congregation from the pulpit
Preach and teach with hands that reach!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 'praedicare'에서 유래되었으며, '공개적으로 선포하다'라는 의미였습니다. 중세 시대 교회에서 신의 말씀을 전하는 행위를 가리키게 되면서 현재의 의미가 되었습니다.
🎵Rhyme
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📝Examples
“My fitness trainer preaches the benefits of exercise, but I caught him eating donuts in the parking lot.”
“Politicians love to preach unity during election campaigns.”
“She preaches environmental protection but drives a gas-guzzling SUV.”
“The motivational speaker preached self-confidence to the nervous teenagers.”
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