preach-v; 2 Senses

Sense Number 1: Deliver a sermon (as if) in a place of worship.

Commentary:
NOTE: Topic of speaking must be something religious or spiritual.

Examples:
The minister is not preaching this Sunday.
Preach, Father, preach!
Today I will preach to you about sin.

Mappings:
VerbNet: lecture-37.11-1,transfer_mesg-37.1.1
FrameNet: Statement,Speak_on_topic
PropBank: preach.01
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 1

Sense Number 2: Speak, plead, or argue in favor of something.

Examples:
The doctor preached a smoking ban in the entire house.
Don't preach to me about honor and loyalty! You cheated on your
husband!
Professors often preach the benefits of their field.

Mappings:
VerbNet: lecture-37.11-1
FrameNet: Statement,Speak_on_topic
PropBank: preach.01
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 2