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PREACHED definition: 1. past simple and past participle of preach 2. (especially of a priest or minister in a church) to…. Learn more.
PREACH definition: 1. (especially of a priest or minister in a church) to give a religious speech: 2. to try to…. Learn more.
The minister preached to the congregation about the need for tolerance. His followers listened to him preach the gospel. The priest preached a regular sermon that Sunday. Their mother has always preached the value of a good education. Practice what you preach—don't smoke if you tell your children not to smoke.
to give unwanted advice, especially about moral matters, in a boring way: He's such a pain - he's always preaching about the virtues of working hard and getting up early. My mother's always preaching at/to me about keeping my room tidy. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.
verb (used with object) to proclaim or make known by sermon (the gospel, good tidings, etc.). to deliver (a sermon). to advocate or inculcate (religious or moral truth, right conduct, etc.) in speech or writing.
