sermonize

UK
/ˈsɜː.mə.naɪz/
US
/ˈsɜr.mə.naɪz/

Translations

sermonizeverb
sermonized
Past Simple
sermonized
Past Participle
sermonizing
Gerund
UK
/ˈsɜː.mə.naɪz/
US
/ˈsɜr.mə.naɪz/
prêcherSens religieux.
The pastor sermonized to the congregation about the importance of compassion.
Le pasteur a prêché à la congrégation sur l'importance de la compassion.
sermonnerSens moraliseur, familier.
He tends to sermonize about the benefits of a healthy lifestyle whenever we have lunch together.
Il a tendance à sermonner sur les bienfaits d'un mode de vie sain chaque fois que nous déjeunons ensemble.

Definitions

sermonizeverb
To deliver a sermon or religious discourse.
The pastor sermonized to the congregation about the importance of compassion.
To speak in a didactic or moralizing manner.
He tends to sermonize about the benefits of a healthy lifestyle whenever we have lunch together.