PREACH Synonyms
There are 6 hypernyms of the word preach. (close relations)
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 | ||||||||