Synonyms of preaching

Noun


1. sermon, discourse, preaching, address, speech

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

2. sermon, preaching, lecture, speech, talking to

usage: a moralistic rebuke; "your preaching is wasted on him"

Verb


1. preach, prophesy, lecture, talk

usage: deliver a sermon; "The minister is not preaching this Sunday"

2. preach, advocate, urge, urge on, press, exhort

usage: speak, plead, or argue in favor of; "The doctor advocated a smoking ban in the entire house"

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Definition and meaning of preaching (Dictionary)