# sermonize

> English word · Verb

## Definitions
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.

## Etymology
From sermon + -ize.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/sermonize