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preaching

The correct spelling is preaching.

How to pronounce preaching

/ˈpɹiːtʃɪŋ/
verb

IPA: /ˈpɹiːtʃɪŋ/

Say it like: Pree-chi-ng

The correct spelling is preaching. To give a sermon. For example: "A learned local Muslim used to preach in the small mosque every Friday."

Usage Examples

A learned local Muslim used to preach in the small mosque every Friday.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To give a sermon.
  2. 2.To proclaim by public discourse; to utter in a sermon or a formal religious harangue.
  3. 3.To advise or recommend earnestly.
  4. 4.To teach or instruct by preaching; to inform by preaching.
  5. 5.To give advice in an offensive or obtrusive manner.

noun

  1. 1.The act of delivering a sermon or similar moral instruction.

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