Verb

To give a sermon.

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A local Muslim used to preach from the Quran and hadith.

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

* Bible, Isa. lxi. 1

The Lord hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek.

To advise or recommend earnestly.

* Shakespeare

My master preaches patience to him.

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

* Southey

As ye are preached .