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.
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Origin of preaching
1225–75; Middle English preching (gerund); see preach, -ing 1, -ing 2
Example Sentences
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Preaching renewal in these circumstances is like trying to shout over an air horn.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 27, 2026
Preaching his “middle way” uplifts the spiritually marginalized and appeals to a broad constituency.
From Salon • May 10, 2025
Preaching a message of unity, he has promised to build a more inclusive Singapore with more support for an ageing population and the needy, following a nationwide consultation exercise which he launched.
From BBC • May 14, 2024
Preaching is one means, she and others say, that clergy can attempt to help congregants get along better with each other and, by extension, their families and friends.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 18, 2023
Preaching he has to do, but only his share, but no funeral, for Ol. staggers up and mounts and clings.
From The Story of a Life by Ellis, J. Breckenridge (John Breckenridge)
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