Preacher

Pronunciation: /ˈpriːtʃər/

Definitions of preacher

noun a person who gives sermons or speeches about religious or moral topics

Example Sentences

A1 The preacher spoke about kindness and forgiveness during the church service.

A2 The preacher visited the sick and elderly in the community to offer comfort and support.

B1 The preacher's sermon on love and acceptance resonated with the congregation.

B2 The preacher's charismatic personality drew people from all walks of life to attend the church services.

C1 The preacher's eloquent speeches on social justice sparked a movement within the community.

C2 The preacher's theological teachings challenged traditional beliefs and sparked intellectual debates among scholars.

Examples of preacher in a Sentence

formal The preacher delivered a powerful sermon at the church on Sunday.

informal I heard the preacher is giving a special talk tomorrow night.

slang The preacher really knows how to lay down the word.

figurative She was preaching like a preacher, spreading her message of love and compassion.

Grammatical Forms of preacher

• past tense: preached
• plural: preachers
• comparative: more preachy
• superlative: most preachy
• present tense: preaches
• future tense: will preach
• perfect tense: has preached
• continuous tense: is preaching
• singular: preacher
• positive degree: preach
• infinitive: to preach
• gerund: preaching
• participle: preaching

Origin and Evolution of preacher

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'preacher' originated from the Old French word 'precheor' which was derived from the Latin word 'praedicare' meaning 'to proclaim'.

Evolution of the word: Initially used to refer to someone who proclaims or publicly teaches religious doctrines, the meaning of 'preacher' has evolved to include anyone who delivers religious sermons or speeches, regardless of their specific religious affiliation.