sermonize
[sur-muh-nahyz]
verb (used without object), ser·mon·ized, ser·mon·iz·ing.
to deliver or compose a sermon; preach.
verb (used with object), ser·mon·ized, ser·mon·iz·ing.
to give exhortation to; lecture.
Also especially British, ser·mon·ise.
Origin of sermonize
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Related Words for sermonize
edify, admonish, pontificate, evangelize, lecture, teach, preach, preachifyExamples from the Web for sermonize
Historical Examples of sermonize
It did not seem to her worth while to censure or to sermonize.
At His Gates, Vol. 1(of 3)Margaret Oliphant
There was not an island of the sea in which he could lift up his voice and sermonize; Mrs. Eddy's command covered "this" planet.
He does not sermonize to them, he does not attack them or their enemies; he merely speaks to them as their friend.
Dear Alan, it tires me more to sermonize, than it bores you to be forced to listen; but what would you have?
Barren Honour: A NovelGeorge A. Lawrence
Mrs. Eddy was very wise in not allowing her "readers" or followers to sermonize or explain her writings.
Little Journeys To The Homes Of Great TeachersElbert Hubbard
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