preach
verb (used with object)
to proclaim or make known by sermon (the gospel, good tidings, etc.).
preaches
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present tense formof preach (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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Owens herself manages to do a bang-up job of distracting people from the way she doesn’t practice what she preaches.
From Salon ● Sep. 8, 2026
Ironically, Toru preaches the importance of good communication skills in the office, a lesson the film’s guarded family would be wise to heed.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 5, 2026
Jin smiles broadly as he preaches on the joy of the Christian faith, only later to launch into a full-throated roar against perceived injustices.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 19, 2026
On Tuesday night, Lahmeyer, a 34-year-old who preaches in suits, announced that he was running to represent Tulsa’s solidly red district, which is currently held by Rep. Kevin Hern.
From Slate ● Mar. 26, 2026
The doc’s a short man, round belly, don’t seem to practice what he preaches about eating right, but he’s got a kind heart, and he lays out some newspapers on his kitchen table.
From "Shiloh" by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
