LEARNit Dictionary
preach
verb
/priːtʃ/
UK
/priːtʃ/
US
C1+
1
C1+
to give a religious talk in a public place, especially in a church during a service
موعظه کردن, وعظ کردن, خطبه خواندن, خطبه دادن
2
C1+
to tell people about a particular religion, way of life, system, etc. in order to persuade them to accept it
موعظه کردن, تبلیغ کردن
to preach the word of God
He preached the virtues of capitalism to us.
She preached about the benefits of a healthy lifestyle.
3
C1+
to give somebody advice on moral standards, behaviour, etc., especially in a way that they find annoying or boring
موعظه کردن, نصیحت کردن, درس اخلاق دادن, پند دادن
I'm sorry, I didn't mean to preach.
You're preaching at me again!