Associations to the word «Preaching»

Wiktionary

PREACHING, verb. Present participle of preach
PREACHING, noun. The act of delivering a sermon or similar moral instruction.
PREACHING CROSS, noun. A cross, sometimes surmounting a pulpit, erected outdoors to designate a preaching place.
PREACHING CROSSES, noun. Plural of preaching cross
PREACHING TO DEAF EARS, verb. Present participle of preach to deaf ears

Dictionary definition

PREACHING, noun. An address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service).
PREACHING, noun. A moralistic rebuke; "your preaching is wasted on him".

Wise words

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