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/
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
The old pastor stands in the wooden pulpit to preach about kindness on Sunday morning.
Preach and teach with hands that reach!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'praedicare', meaning 'to proclaim publicly' or 'to announce beforehand'. During the medieval period, the term became specifically associated with the ecclesiastical practice of delivering religious teachings and God's word to congregations, establishing its modern sense.
Breakdown
prae- (before, in front) + -dicare (to speak, declare). The prefix 'prae-' indicates something done publicly or in advance, while '-dicare' relates to speaking or proclamation.
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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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