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English word preach comes from Latin prae (Because of. Before. In front of Before. In front.), Proto-Indo-European *preh₂-, Latin dico, Proto-Indo-European *diǵ-, Latin dico

prae (Latin)

Because of. Before. In front of Before. In front.

*preh₂- (Proto-Indo-European)

dico (Latin)

I appropriate to, devote to, assign to, set apart for.. I consecrate, deify.. I dedicate, devote.

*diǵ- (Proto-Indo-European)

dico (Latin)

(legal, followed by ad) I plead (before).. I affirm, assert (positively).. I appoint, name (to an office).. I call, name.. I declare, state.. I say, utter; mention; talk, speak.. I speak in reference to, refer to.. I tell.

dictatum (Latin)

Dictated lessons or exercises. Things dictated.

praedicere (Latin)

precchier (Old French)

prechier (Old French)

To preach.

prechen (Middle English)

To preach.

preach (English)

(obsolete) A religious discourse. (intransitive) To give a sermon.. (transitive) To advise or recommend earnestly.. (transitive) To proclaim by public discourse; to utter in a sermon or a formal religious harangue.. (transitive) To teach or instruct by preaching; to inform by preaching.

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