Collocations for "preach"
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "preach" in context.
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preach
ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.n
- idiom: practice what you preach
- preach [the gospel, a sermon, love]
- preach caution
- preach to [me, the congregation]
- preach in [public, church]
- preach about [the benefits, the Lord, the values]
- she is always preaching [the benefits, the values] of
- preaching on the [subject, topic, importance] of
- preach against [violence, repression]
- stop preaching (at me)
- preach and [teach, pray]
- idiom: you're preaching to the [choir, converted]
'preach' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):