preaching
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Definition
Noun 1. The act of delivering a sermon or religious discourse: The public proclamation or teaching of religious doctrine, typically by a clergy member or religious figure. 2. A moralistic lecture or admonition: The act of giving earnest advice, correction, or a reprimand, especially in a tedious or self-righteous manner.
Usage and Examples
- The pastor's preaching on compassion moved the entire congregation.
- I'm tired of his constant preaching about healthy eating; I know what I should do.
- Her preaching focused on themes of forgiveness and redemption.
- The article was more like political preaching than objective journalism.
Advanced Usage
- "To practice what one preaches": To behave in the way that one advises others to behave.
- A good leader should practice what they preach.
- "Preaching to the choir": Trying to persuade people who already agree with you.
- Telling this environmental group to recycle is just preaching to the choir.
Variants and Related Words
- Preach (verb): To deliver a sermon or to advocate for a principle, belief, or course of action earnestly.
- He preaches every Sunday.
- She preaches tolerance and understanding.
- Preacher (noun): A person who preaches, especially a minister or pastor.
- Sermon (noun): A talk on a religious or moral subject, especially one given during a religious service. (This is a close synonym for the first definition of "preaching".)
Synonyms
- (For religious discourse): Sermonizing, homiletics, ministry.
- (For moralistic lecture): Lecturing, moralizing, admonition, exhortation.
Related Idioms and Phrases
- "Preach to the converted": This has the same meaning as "preaching to the choir."
- "Preach patience/restraint/etc.": To strongly advocate for a particular quality or action.
- The coach is preaching patience to the young team.
Noun
- a moralistic rebuke
- your preaching is wasted on him
- an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)