Definitions for: Sermonize


[v] speak as if delivering a sermon; express moral judgements; "This man always sermonizes"



Webster (1913) Definition: Ser"mon*ize, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Sermonized; p.
pr. & vb. n. Sermonizing.]
1. To compose or write a sermon or sermons; to preach.

2. To inculcate rigid rules. [R.] --Chesterfield.


Ser"mon*ize, v. t.
To preach or discourse to; to affect or influence by means of
a sermon or of sermons. [R.]

Which of us shall sing or sermonize the other fast
asleep? --Landor.

Synonyms: moralise, moralize, preachify, sermonise

See Also: advocate, preach

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