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preaching

UK
/ˈpriːtʃɪŋ/
US
/ˈpriːtʃɪŋ/
preaching about

Translations

preachingnoun
preachings
pl
The pastor's preaching on Sunday was both inspiring and thought-provoking.
La prédication du pasteur dimanche était à la fois inspirante et stimulante.
Additional translations
prêcheSurtout pour un sermon ou un discours religieux concret.
Synonyms
exhortation
sermonizing
evangelizing
proclaiming
advocating
teaching
preachingadjective
UK
/ˈpriː.tʃɪŋ/
US
/ˈpri.tʃɪŋ/
Used attributively and as a present-participle adjective meaning ‘relating to or engaged in preaching’; also figuratively ‘moralizing’.
de prédication
He enrolled in a preaching course at the seminary to improve his delivery.
Il s'est inscrit à un cours de prédication au séminaire pour améliorer sa diction.
Additional translations
prêchantSe dit d’un ton moralisateur ou donneur de leçons.
preachverb

preaching

Gerund

preached
Past Simple
preached
Past Participle
preaching
Gerund
UK
/priːtʃ/
US
/priːtʃ/
prêcherDans un contexte religieux.
The pastor will preach at the Sunday service.
Le pasteur prêchera au culte de dimanche.
prêcherAu sens de défendre ou promouvoir publiquement une idée, une cause ou une conviction.
She often preaches about the importance of environmental conservation.
Elle prêche souvent sur l'importance de la préservation de l'environnement.
Additional translations
prêcherSens péjoratif : donner des conseils moraux de façon agaçante ou moralisatrice.
Synonyms
proclaim
promote
exhort
sermonize
evangelize
teach
deliver
advocate

Definitions

preachingnoun
The act of delivering a religious sermon or discourse.
The pastor's preaching on Sunday was both inspiring and thought-provoking.
The practice of publicly proclaiming or teaching a religious message or belief.
Street preaching is a common sight in the city center, where various groups share their beliefs with passersby.
A moral or religious lesson or message that is conveyed through a sermon.
The preaching focused on the importance of compassion and kindness in everyday life.
preachingadjective
Relating to or engaged in the act or practice of preaching.
He enrolled in a preaching course at the seminary to improve his delivery.
Tending to moralize or deliver unsolicited advice in speech or writing.
Her preaching tone during the meeting put several colleagues on edge.
preachverb
To deliver a sermon or religious address to an assembled group of people, typically in a church.
The pastor will preach at the Sunday service.
To advocate or promote a belief or course of action earnestly and publicly.
She often preaches about the importance of environmental conservation.
To give moral advice in a tedious or self-righteous way.
He tends to preach to his friends about their lifestyle choices.
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