SERMONIZE Synonyms

• a speech that is open to the public

• a lengthy rebuke

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

• deliver a lecture or talk

• censure severely or angrily

• advise or counsel in terms of someone's behavior

• warn strongly; put on guard

• take to task

• recite in elocution

• speak against in an impassioned manner

• extended verbal expression in speech or writing

• an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)

• an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic

• to consider or examine in speech or writing

• carry on a conversation

• talk at length and formally about a topic

• spur on or encourage especially by cheers and shouts

• force or impel in an indicated direction

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

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

• state

• a loud bombastic declamation expressed with strong emotion

• deliver a harangue to; address forcefully

• the government of the Roman Catholic Church

• administer a pontifical office

• talk in a dogmatic and pompous manner

• deliver a sermon

• speak, plead, or argue in favor of

• interpret the moral meaning of

• speak as if delivering a sermon; express moral judgements

• improve the morals of

• speak as if delivering a sermon; express moral judgements

• speak as if delivering a sermon; express moral judgements