To proclaim or publish tidings; specifically, to proclaim the gospel; to discourse publicly on a religious subject, or from a text of Scripture; to deliver a sermon.

To give serious advice on morals or religion; to discourse in the manner of a preacher.

To proclaim by public discourse; to utter in a sermon or a formal religious harangue.

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speak, plead, or argue in favour of; "The doctor advocated a smoking ban in the entire house"

To advise or recommend earnestly.

To teach or instruct by preaching; to inform by preaching.