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sermon

ser·mon

sermon

 
 
pronunciation:
suhr mn
features:
Word Combinations (noun)
part of speech: noun
definition 1: a talk delivered by the leader of a congregation during a religious service, serving to instruct, enlighten, or inspire.
The theme of the minister's sermon was forgiveness.The rabbi spent long hours preparing his sermon for that week.
 
similar words:
exegesis, homily, lecture, oration
definition 2: an extended speech to instruct or scold; lecture.
synonyms:
homily, lecture
similar words:
admonition, exhortation, talk
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