Phrasal Verb - Preach At
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.Definition
To criticize or lecture someone about their behavior or actions in a stern or annoying manner, often in a condescending or superior way. This verb is usually used to convey that the speaker finds the person's actions unacceptable or unwise.
Examples
| No. | Example |
|---|---|
| 1 | She began to preach at her younger brother about the dangers of smoking. |
| 2 | The manager at the office liked to preach at new employees about the company policies. |
| 3 | Her so-called 'friends' began to preach at her about her diet, but they never offered any help. |
| 4 | The local politician was accused of preaching at his constituents about his own policy failures. |
| 5 | The schools' principal will often preach at the students about the importance of homework. |
| 6 | A famous scientist was criticized for preaching at the public about the uses and abuses of nuclear power. |
| 7 | He began to preach at his neighbor about the noise levels at all hours of the night. |
| 8 | The pastor frequently preached at his congregation about the need for more charity and goodwill. |
| 9 | The senior officer at the school began to preach at the students about the consequences of bullying. |
| 10 | She's always preaching at her kids about their eating habits, but I don't see her setting a good example. |