preaching
Americannoun
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the act or practice of a person who preaches.
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the art of delivering sermons.
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a sermon.
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a public religious service with a sermon.
adjective
Other Word Forms
- nonpreaching adjective
- preachingly adverb
- unpreaching adjective
Etymology
Origin of preaching
1225–75; Middle English preching (gerund); preach, -ing 1, -ing 2
Example Sentences
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“If it’s just someone preaching to you,” she adds, “I certainly can’t connect to that.”
From Los Angeles Times
"Urgency and unity is what we need," he said, calling for bipartisan support for "creating an aggravated offence for hate preaching" and other new laws.
From Barron's
I don’t feel that way because we’re all picking up signs and marching down the street and preaching to people that they need to keep this sacred.
From Los Angeles Times
“I believe in preaching, of course,” Davis told me.
From Los Angeles Times
Her climb was slow and earned; she spent many years on the road, pitching tents and preaching to diverse audiences.
From Los Angeles Times
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