1. delivers a religious sermon or speech
2. advocates or promotes a particular belief or way of behaving
3. gives moral advice in an annoying or self-righteous way
Usage: often disapproving

Examples

• The pastor preaches every Sunday morning.
• She preaches about the importance of environmental conservation.
• He preaches tolerance but doesn’t practice it himself.
• The minister preaches to a congregation of over 200 people.
• My father always preaches the value of hard work.
• Stop preaching to me about what I should do with my life.
• The evangelist preaches at revival meetings across the country.