preaching
intermediateB1/ˈpriːtʃɪŋ/ · preach-ing
The act of delivering a sermon or religious address to an audience.
Meanings
The act of delivering a sermon or religious address to an audience.
کسی سامعین کے سامنے تقریر یا مذہبی خطبہ دینے کا عمل۔
وعظ
wa'z
Common Collocations
- fire and brimstone preaching
- preaching to the choir
- street preaching
Example Sentences
The pastor's preaching inspired the congregation to volunteer.
راہب کی وعظ نے جماعت کو رضاکارانہ کام کرنے پر متاثر کیا۔
Rahib ki wa'z ne jama'at ko razakaarana kaam karne par mutasir kiya.
He spent hours preaching about the importance of kindness.
اس نے مہربانی کی اہمیت کے بارے میں گھنٹوں وعظ دیا۔
Us ne mehrbani ki ahmiyat ke baare mein ghanton wa'z diya.
Many find solace in the preaching of their faith.
بہت سے لوگوں کو اپنے ایمان کے وعظ میں سکون ملتا ہے۔
Bohat se logon ko apne imaan ke wa'z mein sukoon milta hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Remember 'preach' as it sounds like 'reach' – you spread your message to reach hearts.
Imagine a person standing on a soapbox, passionately delivering a message to a crowd.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
نصیحت جو دل سے کی جائے، وہی اثر رکھتی ہے۔
Naseehat jo dil se ki jaye, wohi asar rakhti hai.
Advice given sincerely has the greatest impact.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
نصیحت پر عمل سب سے بہتر ہے۔
Naseehat par amal sab se behtar hai.
Following advice is the best course of action.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "praedicare" — to proclaim, announce
First known use: 14th century
The word 'preaching' developed in the Middle English period and is rooted in the Latin term meaning to publicly proclaim.