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PREACHING

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Preaching.

How to pronounce preaching:

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Preaching - as a noun

An address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
discourse12sermon8
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
address9speech13
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A moralistic rebuke

Example: "Your preaching is wasted on him"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sermon8

Preaching - as a verb

To give a sermon.

Example: "A learned local muslim used to preach in the small mosque every friday."

To proclaim by public discourse; to utter in a sermon or a formal religious harangue.

To advise or recommend earnestly.

To teach or instruct by preaching; to inform by preaching.

To give advice in an offensive or obtrusive manner.

Example Sentences

"His passionate preaching moved the entire congregation."
"She delivered a powerful sermon with her preaching skills."
"The pastor's preaching was filled with wisdom and inspiration."
"The preacher's repetitive preaching became monotonous after a while."
"His preaching about forgiveness touched many people's hearts."
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Word Game Points

Is PREACHING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, preaching is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PREACHING has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.

Is PREACHING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, preaching is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PREACHING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.

Is PREACHING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, preaching is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PREACHING has a WORDFEUD points total of 20.

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