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sermon

/ˈsɜːmən/

/ˈsɜrmən/

Translations

sermonnoun

sermons

/ˈsɜːmən/

/ˈsɜrmən/

проповедь

The priest delivered a powerful sermon on forgiveness.

Священник произнес мощную проповедь о прощении.

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Synonyms

sermonverb

sermoned

Past Simple

sermoned

Past Participle

sermoning

Gerund

Archaic/rare: to deliver or discourse in a sermon.

Synonyms

sermonadjective

more sermon

Comp.

most sermon

Super.

/ˈsɜː.mən/

/ˈsɝː.mən/

Used attributively (e.g., "sermon notes", "sermon preparation"). Non-gradable.

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Definitions

sermonnoun

A religious discourse delivered as part of a church service, typically by a member of the clergy.

The pastor delivered a powerful sermon on forgiveness during Sunday's service.

A long or tedious piece of admonition or reproof; a lecture.

After being late for the third time, she received a stern sermon from her boss about punctuality.

sermonverb

To preach or discourse in the manner of a sermon.

The old monk sermoned to the gathered novices at dawn.

sermonadjective

Relating to, intended for, or characteristic of a sermon.

He consulted his sermon notes before entering the pulpit.