
Hledat
to preach
01
kázat, hovořit
to give a religious speech, particularly in a church
Intransitive
Transitive: to preach a sermon
Example
Every Sunday, the pastor preaches sermons to the congregation, sharing biblical wisdom.
The priest was invited to preach during the special Easter service, focusing on the message of resurrection.
02
kázat, hlásat
to strongly and sincerely promote or support a particular belief, idea, or course of action
Transitive: to preach a belief or idea
Example
She constantly preaches the benefits of living a healthy lifestyle.
The leader preached unity and cooperation to the group during the meeting.
03
kázat, moralizovat
to give advice to people about what they should or should not do in a way that might annoy or bore them
Intransitive: to preach about sth
Example
He tended to preach about the importance of healthy eating and exercise, often lecturing his friends and family during gatherings.
The motivational speaker preached about the power of positivity, urging the audience to embrace optimism in their daily lives.
preach
01
Amen!, Hlasím!
used to show enthusiastic agreement or affirmation, especially in response to someone's passionate or insightful statement
What is the origin and context of use of 'preach'?
As an interjection, "preach" is a colloquial term that has its roots in African American Vernacular English (AAVE) and has gained popularity in broader internet culture. It's often used to emphasize that someone is speaking truthfully or expressing an idea that resonates deeply with the speaker. "Preach" has evolved from its religious and spiritual origins to become a widely used expression of affirmation, encouragement, and solidarity in contemporary language and culture.
Example
Preach!
Hlasím! Musíme upřednostnit duševní zdraví a pohodu nade všechno.
Preach!
Hlasím! Rozmanitost a začlenění jsou nezbytné pro prosperující kulturu na pracovišti.

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