preach

intransitive verb

To proclaim or put forth in a sermon.

intransitive verb

To advocate, especially to urge acceptance of or compliance with.

intransitive verb

To deliver (a sermon).

intransitive verb

To deliver a sermon.

intransitive verb

To give religious or moral instruction, especially in a tedious manner.

idiom

(choir/converted) To argue in favor of a viewpoint already held by one’s audience.

noun

A sermon; a religious discourse.

To make a public announcement; especially, to pronounce a public discourse upon a religious subject, or from a text of Scripture; deliver a sermon.

To give earnest advice, especially on religious or moral subjects; also, to give advice obtrusively on religious or moral matters.

To proclaim as a herald; declare; make known; publish.