(v. i.) To proclaim or publish tidings; specifically, to
proclaim the gospel; to discourse publicly on a religious subject, or
from a text of Scripture; to deliver a sermon.
(v. i.) To give serious advice on morals or religion; to
discourse in the manner of a preacher.
(v. t.) To proclaim by public discourse; to utter in a sermon or
a formal religious harangue.
(v. t.) To inculcate in public discourse; to urge with
earnestness by public teaching.
(v. t.) To deliver or pronounce; as, to preach a sermon.
(v. t.) To teach or instruct by preaching; to inform by
preaching.
(v. t.) To advise or recommend earnestly.
(v.) A religious discourse.