1. past tense of preach; delivered a religious sermon or speech
2. past tense of preach; advocated or promoted an idea or belief earnestly

Examples

• The minister preached about forgiveness during Sunday service.
• She preached to the congregation every week.
• He preached the importance of education to his children.
• The activist preached nonviolence throughout her career.
• My grandmother always preached the value of hard work.
• The coach preached teamwork to his players.
• They preached tolerance and understanding in their community.