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verb
To speak in the manner of a sermon; to preach; to propagate one's morality or opinions with speech.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: intransitive
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verb
To preach a sermon to (somebody); to give (somebody) instruction or admonishment on the basis of one's morality or opinions.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
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verb
To say in the manner of a sermon or lecture.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
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verb
To inculcate rigid rules.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: intransitive
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verb
speak as if delivering a sermon; express moral judgements
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: sermonise, preachify, moralize, moralise
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: preach, advocate
History
Etymology tree English sermon Proto-Indo-European *-id- Proto-Indo-European *-yéti Proto-Indo-European *-idyéti Proto-Hellenic *-íďďō Ancient Greek -ῐ́ζω (-ĭ́zō)bor. Late Latin -izōder. Middle French -iserbor. Middle English -isen English -ize English sermonize From sermon + -ize.
