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Preachify

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense 1:

To deliver a moral, religious, or philosophical sermon or lecture; to speak or write in a self-righteous or overly moralistic manner.

Usage:

She preachified about the importance of recycling during her presentation.

Stop preachifying and start taking action for a positive change.

Sense 2:

To excessively advocate or promote a particular belief or cause, often in a didactic or condescending manner.

Usage:

He always preachifies about the benefits of a vegan diet.

Don't preachify your opinions onto others; instead, try to engage in open and respectful conversations.

Sense 3:

To convey a moralistic message or lesson through art, literature, or any other creative medium.

Usage:

The novel subtly preachifies the importance of forgiveness and acceptance.

The movie preachifies about the effects of global warming in a thought-provoking manner.

Part of Speech: Noun (Rare)

Sense 1:

A person who excessively delivers moralistic or self-righteous sermons or lectures.

Usage:

He is the typical preachify - always trying to impose his views on others.

Avoid becoming a preachify and focus on understanding others' perspectives.

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