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preached

/priːt͡ʃt/

Meanings
verb
To give a sermon.

Examples :

"A learned local Muslim used to preach in the small mosque every Friday."
religion theology communication

Related Words

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earnestly adverb

/ˈɜːnɪstli/ /ˈɝnɪstli/

In an earnest manner; being very sincere; putting forth genuine effort.

"The student earnestly studied for the exam, putting in genuine effort to succeed. "

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preaching verb

/ˈpɹiːtʃɪŋ/

To give a sermon.

"A learned local Muslim used to preach in the small mosque every Friday."

Illustration recommend

recommend verb

/ɹɛkəˈmɛnd/

To bestow commendation on; to represent favourably; to suggest, endorse or encourage as an appropriate choice.

"The board recommends Philips, given his ample experience in similar positions."

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importance noun

/ɪmˈpɔːtəns/ /ɪmˈpɔɹtəns/

The quality or condition of being important or worthy of note.

"Attending all your classes is of great importance to your success in school. "

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harangue noun

/həˈɹeɪŋ/ /həˈɹæŋ/

An impassioned, disputatious public speech.

"The teacher's harangue about the importance of homework lasted for fifteen minutes. "

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offensive noun

/əˈfɛnsɪv/

An attack.

"The Marines today launched a major offensive."

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kindness noun

/ˈkaɪndnəs/

The state of being kind.

"Her kindness towards her classmates made them feel welcome at school. "

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obtrusive adjective

/əbˈtɹuːsɪv/

Sticking out; protruding.

"The facade of the building was ornamented with obtrusive sculpted designs."

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religious noun

/ɹɪ.ˈlɪ.d͡ʒəs/

A member of a religious order, i.e. a monk or nun.

"The religious devoted much of their time to prayer and meditation. "

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proclaim verb

/pɹoʊˈkleɪm/

To announce or declare.

"The teacher proclaimed the winners of the essay contest. "

Illustration discourse

discourse noun

/dɪsˈkɔː(ɹ)s/

Verbal exchange, conversation.

"The discourse between the teacher and the student was about the upcoming history exam. "

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education noun

/ˌɛdjʊˈkeɪʃn̩/

The process of imparting knowledge, skill and judgment.

"2016-06-17 AROP JOSEPH "Education is the slight hammer that breaks the yoke of ignorance, and moulds knowledge, skills, ideas, good moral values in a person be it a child, a youth or full grown adult. no matter a persons age learning never stops"."