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sermonize vs preach

preach vs sermonize

sermonize and preach both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
sermonize No No Yes No
preach No No Yes No
As verbs, preach is a hypernym of sermonize; that is, preach is a word with a broader meaning than sermonize:
  • sermonize: speak as if delivering a sermon; express moral judgements
  • preach: speak, plead, or argue in favor of
Other hypernyms of sermonize include advocate.
sermonize (verb) preach (verb)
speak as if delivering a sermon; express moral judgements speak, plead, or argue in favor of
deliver a sermon
Difference between sermonize and preach

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