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sermonize Meaning & Definition

What Does Sermonize Mean?

As a verb, sermonize means To speak in the manner of a sermon; to preach; to propagate one's morality or opinions with speech. It is also used to mean To preach a sermon to (somebody); to give (somebody) instruction or admonishment on the basis of one's morality or opinions.

Quick Facts About Sermonize

Part of speechverb
Synonymsmoralize, preachify and moralise
Verb formssermonizes, sermonizing, sermonized

Sermonize Definition (Verb)

  1. To speak in the manner of a sermon; to preach; to propagate one's morality or opinions with speech.
  2. To preach a sermon to (somebody); to give (somebody) instruction or admonishment on the basis of one's morality or opinions.
  3. To say in the manner of a sermon or lecture.
  4. To inculcate rigid rules.

Synonyms of Sermonize

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Word Forms & Grammar

sermonize (third-person singular simple present sermonizes, present participle sermonizing, simple past and past participle sermonized)

Words That Rhyme With Sermonize

Origin of Sermonize

From sermon + -ize.

Quick Answers About Sermonize

What part of speech is sermonize?

Sermonize is a verb.

What is another word for sermonize?

Close synonyms of sermonize are moralize, preachify and moralise. See the full list of sermonize synonyms and antonyms.

What is the past tense of sermonize?

The past tense of sermonize is sermonized. The present participle is sermonizing.