preaching

[ pree-ching ]

/ ˈpri tʃɪŋ /

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noun

the act or practice of a person who preaches.

the art of delivering sermons.

a sermon.

a public religious service with a sermon.

adjective

of, relating to, or resembling preaching: a preaching tone of voice.

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Origin of preaching

1225–75; Middle English preching (gerund); see preach, -ing¹, -ing²

preach·ing·ly, adverbnon·preach·ing, adjective, nounun·preach·ing, adjective

Given Bren Smith’s background, his preaching comes with a bit of an edge.
Is the Future of Farming in the Ocean? (Ep. 467)|Stephen J. Dubner|June 24, 2021|Freakonomics
While preaching D.A.R.E. in schools, we made a drug out of external validation.
Random Hook-Ups or Dry Spells: Why Millennials Flunk College Dating|Ellie Schaack|January 1, 2015|DAILY BEAST
These newspapers are preaching to the converted; Republicans read Republican papers.
What Lincoln Could Teach Fox News|Scott Porch|November 6, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The elders recommended that Driscoll step down as preaching pastor and only return when the elders believed he was ready.
Megachurch Mars Hill To close Doors: What Does the Future Hold Now?|Warren Throckmorton|November 2, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Much of the series was turned over to moralistic preaching about the evils of premarital sex.
‘7th Heaven’ Dad Stephen Collins and the Christian Right’s Real Morality Tale|Amanda Marcotte|October 8, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Naturally, this has doomsayers preaching that the end is nigh.
Best of the ‘Blood Moon’|The Daily Beast Video|October 8, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The spread of the holy gospel and uninterrupted preaching went on until the return of the ambassador.
The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898, Volume XX, 1621-1624|Various
I felt just the same when I was married myself; but it's nothing to preaching one's first sermon.
The Pit Town Coronet, Volume I (of 3)|Charles James Wills
I gib ten dollars toward de stated preaching ob de Gospel de fus' year, and de peepil all call me Brudder Dickson.
The Book of Anecdotes and Budget of Fun;|Various
Some in our valley think his heavy crops come from his six days of labor, and some from his one day of preaching.
The Soldier of the Valley|Nelson Lloyd
On one occasion he took the liberty, while preaching, to denounce a rich man in the community, recently deceased.
The Book of Anecdotes and Budget of Fun;|Various