Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: preach
IPA transcription: [pɹ'itʃ]
Pronunciations of preach
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verb meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: preach, prophesy
    Meaning: deliver a sermon; "The minister is not preaching this Sunday"
  • Synonyms: preach, advocate
    Meaning: speak, plead, or argue in favor of; "The doctor advocated a smoking ban in the entire house"
Usage examples
  • Do I practise what I preach?
  • Can I preach about the Dear Lord?"
  • Don't be alarmed; I am not going to preach."
  • "He is at home and will preach tomorrow," said Felicia.
  • Parsons might preach in peace, and actors rant undisturbed.
  • Therefore hearken they to the preachers of death, and themselves preach backworlds.
  • I first got an idea of its calibre when I heard him preach in his own church at Morton.
  • I am a poor one to preach, I am afraid; but you know what that will mean--a worse breakdown still.
  • But I know, and whenever I am conscious of not practicing what I preach, I am bitterly ashamed and grieved.
  • He then thought that Allah called upon him to go forth publicly and preach his new belief to the entire world.
0. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Saint Peter, License CC BY-SA 4.0
1. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Jane Cobden, License CC BY-SA 4.0
2. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Mom & Me & Mom, License CC BY-SA 4.0