Meaning of "preach" in the English dictionary

ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD PREACH

From Old French prechier, from Church Latin praedicāre, from Latin: to proclaim in public.

Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.

PRONUNCIATION OF PREACH

preach  [priːtʃ]

GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PREACH

Preach is a verb.

The verb is the part of the sentence that is conjugated and expresses action and state of being.

See the conjugation of the verb preach in English.

WHAT DOES PREACH MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Sermon

A sermon is an oration by a prophet or member of the clergy. Sermons address a Biblical, theological, religious, or moral topic, usually expounding on a type of belief, law or behavior within both past and present contexts. Elements of preaching include exposition, exhortation and practical application. In Christianity, a sermon is often delivered in a place of worship, most of which have a pulpit or ambo, an elevated architectural feature. The word "sermon" comes from a Middle English word which was derived from an Old French term, which in turn came from the Latin word sermō;. Some link the word to the Latin word serere, which means 'to join together', but this is a minority opinion. The word can mean "conversation", which could mean that early sermons were delivered in the form of question and answer, and that only later did it come to mean a monologue. However, this is contradicted by all the examples from the Bible, where sermons are speeches without interlocution: Moses' sermon in Deuteronomy 1-33; Jesus' sermon on the mount in Matthew 5-7; Peter's sermon after Pentecost in Acts 2:14-40.

Definition of preach in the English dictionary

The definition of preach in the dictionary is to make known or give religious or moral instruction or exhortation in. Other definition of preach is to advocate, esp in a moralizing way.

CONJUGATION OF THE VERB TO PREACH

PRESENT

Present

I preach

you preach

he/she/it preaches

we preach

you preach

they preach

Present continuous

I am preaching

you are preaching

he/she/it is preaching

we are preaching

you are preaching

they are preaching

Present perfect

I have preached

you have preached

he/she/it has preached

we have preached

you have preached

they have preached

Present perfect continuous

I have been preaching

you have been preaching

he/she/it has been preaching

we have been preaching

you have been preaching

they have been preaching

Present tense is used to refer to circumstances that exist at the present time or over a period that includes the present time. The present perfect refers to past events, although it can be considered to denote primarily the resulting present situation rather than the events themselves.

PAST

Past

I preached

you preached

he/she/it preached

we preached

you preached

they preached

Past continuous

I was preaching

you were preaching

he/she/it was preaching

we were preaching

you were preaching

they were preaching

Past perfect

I had preached

you had preached

he/she/it had preached

we had preached

you had preached

they had preached

Past perfect continuous

I had been preaching

you had been preaching

he/she/it had been preaching

we had been preaching

you had been preaching

they had been preaching

Past tense forms express circumstances existing at some time in the past,

FUTURE

Future

I will preach

you will preach

he/she/it will preach

we will preach

you will preach

they will preach

Future continuous

I will be preaching

you will be preaching

he/she/it will be preaching

we will be preaching

you will be preaching

they will be preaching

Future perfect

I will have preached

you will have preached

he/she/it will have preached

we will have preached

you will have preached

they will have preached

Future perfect continuous

I will have been preaching

you will have been preaching

he/she/it will have been preaching

we will have been preaching

you will have been preaching

they will have been preaching

The future is used to express circumstances that will occur at a later time.

CONDITIONAL

Conditional

I would preach

you would preach

he/she/it would preach

we would preach

you would preach

they would preach

Conditional continuous

I would be preaching

you would be preaching

he/she/it would be preaching

we would be preaching

you would be preaching

they would be preaching

Conditional perfect

I would have preach

you would have preach

he/she/it would have preach

we would have preach

you would have preach

they would have preach

Conditional perfect continuous

I would have been preaching

you would have been preaching

he/she/it would have been preaching

we would have been preaching

you would have been preaching

they would have been preaching

Conditional or "future-in-the-past" tense refers to hypothetical or possible actions.

IMPERATIVE

Imperative

you preach
we let´s preach
you preach

The imperative is used to form commands or requests.

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

Infinitive

to preach

Past participle

preached

Present Participle

preaching

Infinitive shows the action beyond temporal perspective. The present participle or gerund shows the action during the session. The past participle shows the action after completion.

SYNONYMS OF «PREACH»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «preach» and belong to the same grammatical category.

synonyms of preach

address · advise · advocate · champion · counsel · disseminate · evangelize · exhort · explain · expound · orate · proclaim · propagate · recommend · spread · teach · urge

TRANSLATION OF PREACH

Find out the translation of preach to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of preach from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «preach» in English.

• Translator English - Chinese: 传道
• Translator English - Spanish: predicar
• English: preach
• Translator English - Hindi: उपदेश
• Translator English - Arabic: الوعظ
• Translator English - Russian: проповедуйте
• Translator English - Portuguese: pregar
• Translator English - Bengali: গাহা
• Translator English - French: prêcher
• Translator English - Malay: Berkhotbah
• Translator English - German: predigen
• Translator English - Japanese: 説教する
• Translator English - Korean: 설교하다
• Translator English - Javanese: Martakake
• Translator English - Vietnamese: thuyết giáo
• Translator English - Tamil: அறிவித்த செய்தியைக்
• Translator English - Marathi: उपदेश
• Translator English - Turkish: vaaz vermek
• Translator English - Italian: predicare
• Translator English - Polish: głosić
• Translator English - Ukrainian: проповідуйте
• Translator English - Romanian: predica
• Translator English - Greek: κηρύττουν
• Translator English - Afrikaans: preek
• Translator English - Swedish: predika
• Translator English - Norwegian: forkynne

10 QUOTES WITH «PREACH»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word preach.

1

Roland Allen

To preach the Gospel requires that the preacher should believe that he is sent to those whom he is addressing at the moment, because God has among them those whom He is at the moment calling; it requires that the speaker should expect a response.

2

Francis of Assisi

Preach the Gospel at all times and when necessary use words.

3

Erykah Badu

I don't feel like I need to preach to the world or nothing like that. I just feel like I share what I say, and if listeners get it, they get it. And I never underestimate the audience's ability to feel me.

4

Tammy Faye Bakker

I can trust in Jesus. And this Gospel that we preach does work. So those who are hurting and suffering today, hang in there. The sun will shine again.

5

Faith Baldwin

You cannot contribute anything to the ideal condition of mind and heart known as Brotherhood, however much you preach, posture, or agree, unless you live it.

6

Mangosuthu Buthelezi

The IFP is here to put into practice what we preach.

7

Tony Campolo

Let us preach Christ, let us be faithful to proclaiming the Gospel, but let's leave judgment in the hands of God.

8

Pierre Charron

God, Nature, the wise, the world, preach man, exhort him both by word and deed to the study of himself.

9

Kate Clinton

I want to host a religious show. I'm sure nobody will be wanting the 11 o'clock spot on Sunday morning. I think we should really get some of our own preachers and preach that gay is good. And we'd have a great choir.

10

Roald Dahl

Did they preach one thing and practice another, these men of God?

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PREACH»

Discover the use of preach in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to preach and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.

Preach: Theology Meets Practice

A non-academic overview of expositional preaching that provides theological and practical insight on why and how sermons clearly rooted in biblical text must be at the center of church life.

Mark Dever, Greg Gilbert, 2012

Preaching: How to Preach Biblically

John MacArthur and other distinguished teachers of preachers respond to the apostle's mandate in this comprehensive treatment of expository preaching.

John MacArthur, 2005

Learn to Preach Before Next Weekend

Wibberding writes, "With the dozens of books I've read about preaching and the many lectures I've heard, I am convinced that a simple core runs through it all.

James Richard Wibberding, 2006

Dying to Preach: Embracing the Cross in the Pulpit

A fresh approach to the theology of preaching that will inspire every pastor

Steven W. Smith, 2009

How to Preach without Notes

This is a classic that has stood the test of time. For forty-five years, seminary students and pastors have benefited from the principles found in this book.

Charles W. Koller, 2007

We Preach Christ Crucified

Through hymns, poems, and the lens of personal experience, a leading spiritual director and author takes a thoughtful, in-depth look at the Cross as a focal point for theology, spirituality, Christian symbolism, and discipleship, providing ...

Kenneth Leech, 2005

Preach for a Year

Each volume provides 104 sermon outlines on a variety of Bible passages—that's two outlines for every Sunday of the year. A comprehensive and complete resource to help pastors preach the Word for an entire year.

Roger Campbell, 1998

Show Me How to Preach Evangelistic Sermons

Included in this comprehensive book on evangelistic preaching are many practical tips and two sample messages. Larry has spoken in my church, and I can attest to the way people respond to his relevancy and clarity in speaking.

R. Larry Moyer

How to Preach the Miracles: Why People Don't Believe Them ...

Through a combination of rich biblical commentary and accounts of contemporary miracles, this book demonstrates that the answer is to tell stories of the mysterious, saving presence of God -- the realm in which Jesus did his miracle work.

John E. Sumwalt, 2007

Choosing to Preach: A Comprehensive Introduction to Sermon ...

Beginning with a strong call to keep preaching, this practical book presents and describes five different models for doing so, also relating each style to well-known contemporary preachers.

Kenton C. Anderson, 2009

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PREACH»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term preach is used in the context of the following news items.

Church leaders preach collaboration

A panel made up of Rev. Jessie White, left, of Trinity Baptist Church, Rev. Lou Ann Sellers, of First Presbyterian Church of Tuscaloosa, Dr. «Tuscaloosa News, Jul 15»

Obama Don't Preach: African Bishops Defy Obama's Pro-Gay Bullying

In the aftermath of President Obama's pro-gay push in Kenya, a series of African bishops and other religious leaders have responded forcefully, ... «Breitbart News, Jul 15»

Local Gun Stores Preach Gun Safety

Local gun stores are reminding firearm owners about ways to prevent these kinds of deaths from happening. Bill Freet, manager of Shooter's ... «9&10 News, Jul 15»

Nana Addo, Afoko & Kwabena Agyapong Must Come Together To …

... Kwesi Effah said – “It will be great to see Nana Addo, Paul Afoko and Kwabena Agyapong on the same platform to show and preach unity". «Peace FM Online, Jul 15»

Papa Does Preach! Salman Khan Apologizes For Yakub Memon …

We had reported a day ago that Bollywood superstar Salman Khan had tweeted in support of Yakub Memon, who will be hanged on July 30 ... «Movie Talkies, Jul 15»

Afrocandy To Pastors: “Go Preach To Boko Haram”

So my advice to y'all is to take your hungry selves and go preach to Boko Haram since you seriously want to preach…Rubbish!” ... «Information Nigeria, Jul 15»

American Sports Leaders Preach Inclusion at Beyond Sport United …

The Prudential Center in Newark, N.J., was the center of the American sports world yesterday. The home of the New Jersey Devils was the site ... «Sports Illustrated Kids, Jul 15»

Preach Patience and Consistency in B2B Marketing

B2B Marketers are under increased pressure to perform due to a multitude of marketing options, a changing online landscape, and new ... «Huffington Post, Jul 15»

QUENTIN LETTS sees Tony Blair preach to the faithful

Tony Blair makes a strangely self-satisfied swami. His modernise-or-die contribution to the Labour leadership rumpus, made before breakfast in ... «Daily Mail, Jul 15»

Educators practice what they preach at Summer Institute

Teaching today calls for a lot more interaction from students than some might remember. Rapides Parish educators aren't just asking their ... «Alexandria Town Talk, Jul 15»