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Definition 1:
To make a speech about religion in a church or other public place :to deliver a sermon no obj + obj .
Examples:
Have you ever heard that minister preach?
The minister preached to the congregation about/on the need for tolerance.
His followers listened to him preach the gospel.
The priest preached a regular sermon that Sunday.
Definition 2:
To write or speak about (something) in an approving way :to say that (something) is good or necessary + obj no obj .
Examples:
Some people have begun to complain about the project delays, but the mayor continues to preach patience. [=to say that people should be patient]
Although he once preached revolution [=said that there should be a revolution], he now claims to be a man of peace.
Their mother has always preached the value/virtues of a good education.
Practice what you preach—don’t smoke if you tell your children not to smoke.
The mayor continues to preach about the need for patience.
Definition 3:
To write or speak in an annoying way about the right way to behave .
Examples:
It’s important to give teenagers helpful advice without preaching (to/at them).
I don’t like being preached at/to about how I should live my life.
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