To tell people about (a particular branch of) Christianity, especially in order to convert them; to preach the gospel to.
To preach any ideology to those who have not yet been converted to it.
To be enthusiastic about something, and to attempt to share that enthusiasm with others; to promote.
Coordinate term: proselytize
Hypernym: proselytize
To speak in the manner of a sermon; to preach; to propagate one's morality or opinions with speech.
To preach a sermon to (somebody); to give (somebody) instruction or admonishment on the basis of one's morality or opinions.
To say in the manner of a sermon or lecture.
To inculcate rigid rules.