preach
verb (used with object)
to proclaim or make known by sermon (the gospel, good tidings, etc.).
have preached
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present perfectof preach.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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They have preached the America First philosophy seriously over the years, with both denouncing the Iran strikes last summer.
From Salon ● Jan. 8, 2026
“It speaks to what my dad and mom have preached to me since I was a little kid,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 12, 2025
The new owners have preached that their evolution will take time, but the result, performance and feeling around the ground on Saturday felt like Howe's side are already built to challenge the Premier League hierarchy.
From BBC ● Nov. 12, 2022
Enforcing that standard would entail the very eliciting of “information” and “details” that the lawyers have preached against — and so, nothing has been done.
From Washington Post ● May 24, 2022
I have preached it at harvest celebrations, christenings, confirmations, on days of humiliation and festal days.
From Dramatic Technique by Baker, George Pierce
