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preach

verb

Speak, plead, or argue in favor of

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Word Facts

Word length
6
Starts with
P
Ends with
H
Contains
RE
Scrabble score
13
CEFR level
C1

How it sounds

Pronunciation

pɹiːt͡ʃ

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Meaning

Definitions

verb

  1. Speak, plead, or argue in favor of

    “The doctor advocated a smoking ban in the entire house”

verb

  1. Deliver a sermon

    “The minister is not preaching this Sunday”

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Example Sentences

The doctor advocated a smoking ban in the entire house
The minister is not preaching this Sunday

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