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preaching

[ pree-ching ]

noun

  1. the act or practice of a person who preaches.
  2. the art of delivering sermons.
  3. a sermon.
  4. a public religious service with a sermon.


adjective

  1. of, relating to, or resembling preaching:

    a preaching tone of voice.

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Other Word Forms

  • 𲹳iԲ· adverb
  • ԴDz·𲹳iԲ adjective noun
  • ܲ·𲹳iԲ adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of preaching1

1225–75; Middle English preching (gerund); preach, -ing 1, -ing 2
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It was the fewest points the Lakers had scored in a playoff win since 1991 — a real celebration of the banshee stuff the coaches had been preaching for months.

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But, again, they are worth laughing at for their venal stupidity, empty reasoning, and sheer chutzpah in preaching the unbelievable to the unknowing and uncaring.

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Starting in McPherson’s native Canada, she follows the future evangelist through early marriages, itinerant preaching, her church in Los Angeles, her fame, her fall and what came after.

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When is someone preaching to me versus when is someone suggesting something?

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Long before Jesus ever knew of the existence of America, as he wandered through different lands preaching the word of God, he proclaimed, “America First!”

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