What is the meaning of preaching?

noun

  • An address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service.
  • A moralistic rebuke.
    • usage: "your preaching is wasted on him"

verb

  • Deliver a sermon.
    • usage: "The minister is not preaching this Sunday"
  • Speak, plead, or argue in favor of.
    • usage: "The doctor advocated a smoking ban in the entire house"
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