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PREACH Synonyms

There are 26 synonyms of the word preach. (exact relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the word preach. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for PREACH

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advocate
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a person who pleads for a cause or propounds an idea

• a lawyer who pleads cases in court

verb

• push for something

• speak, plead, or argue in favor of

address
verb, nounv, n
noun

• (computer science) the code that identifies where a piece of information is stored

• the place where a person or organization can be found or communicated with

• the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience

• the manner of speaking to another individual

• a sign in front of a house or business carrying the conventional form by which its location is described

• written directions for finding some location; written on letters or packages that are to be delivered to that location

• the stance assumed by a golfer in preparation for hitting a golf ball

• the ability to do or say what is appropriate for the occasion

verb

• speak to

• give a speech to

• put an address on (an envelope)

• direct a question at someone

• address or apply oneself to something, direct one's efforts towards something, such as a question

• greet, as with a prescribed form, title, or name

• access or locate by address

• act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

• speak to someone

• adjust and aim (a golf ball) at in preparation of hitting

convince
verbv
verb

• make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something

counsel
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a lawyer who pleads cases in court

• something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action

verb

• give advice to

deliver
verbv
verb

• deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)

• bring to a destination, make a delivery

• to surrender someone or something to another

• free from harm or evil

• hand over to the authorities of another country

• pass down

• utter (an exclamation, noise, etc.)

• save from sins

• carry out or perform

• relinquish possession or control over

• throw or hurl from the mound to the batter, as in baseball

• cause to be born

edify
verbv
verb

• make understand

evangelize
verbv
verb

• preach the gospel (to)

• spread the Christian faith

exhort
verbv
verb

• spur on or encourage especially by cheers and shouts

• force or impel in an indicated direction

expound
verbv
verb

• add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing

• state

foster
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• United States songwriter whose songs embody the sentiment of the South before the American Civil War (1826-1864)

adjective satellite

• providing or receiving nurture or parental care though not related by blood or legal ties

verb

• promote the growth of

• bring up under fosterage; of children

• help develop, help grow

guide
verb, nounv, n
noun

• someone employed to conduct others

• someone who shows the way by leading or advising

• something that offers basic information or instruction

• a model or standard for making comparisons

• someone who can find paths through unexplored territory

• a structure or marking that serves to direct the motion or positioning of something

verb

• direct the course; determine the direction of travelling

• take somebody somewhere

• be a guiding or motivating force or drive

• use as a guide

• pass over, across, or through

indoctrinate
verbv
verb

• teach doctrines to; teach uncritically

instruct
verbv
verb

• impart skills or knowledge to

• give instructions or directions for some task

• make aware of

lecture
nounn
noun

• a speech that is open to the public

• a lengthy rebuke

• teaching by giving a discourse on some subject (typically to a class)

verb

• deliver a lecture or talk

• censure severely or angrily

moralize
verbv
verb

• interpret the moral meaning of

• speak as if delivering a sermon; express moral judgements

• improve the morals of

orate
verbv
verb

• talk pompously

persuade
verbv
verb

• win approval or support for

• cause somebody to adopt a certain position, belief, or course of action; twist somebody's arm

pontificate
verbv
noun

• the government of the Roman Catholic Church

verb

• administer a pontifical office

• talk in a dogmatic and pompous manner

proclaim
verbv
verb

• declare formally; declare someone to be something; of titles

• state or announce

• affirm or declare as an attribute or quality of

• praise, glorify, or honor

promote
verb, adverbv, adv
verb

• contribute to the progress or growth of

• give a promotion to or assign to a higher position

• make publicity for; try to sell (a product)

• be changed for a superior chess or checker piece

• change a pawn for a better piece by advancing it to the eighth row, or change a checker piece for a more valuable piece by moving it to the row closest to your opponent

Best Hypernyms For PREACH

Here is a list of related hypernyms for preach, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (5)
exhort lecture press talk urge
Phrases (1)
urge on

Alternatives for ADVOCATE

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