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- pronunciation:
- suhr
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- 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
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| definition 2: |
an extended speech to instruct or scold; lecture.
- synonyms:
- homily, lecture
- similar words:
- admonition, exhortation, talk
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| related words: |
address, monologue, oration, talk |
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