What is another word for homilized?
Pronunciation: [hˈɒmɪlˌa͡ɪzd] (IPA) 
"Homilized" means to deliver a sermon or lecture in a moralizing or preaching manner. Synonyms for "homilized" include lectured, pontificated, preached, exhorted, expounded, declaimed, sermonized, admonished, taught, and proselytized. These words all imply a tone of teaching or preaching, often in a moral or religious context. "Lectured" and "pontificated" suggest a superior attitude on the part of the speaker, while "preached" and "sermonized" have more of a religious connotation. "Exhorted" and "admonished" imply a sense of urgency, while "expounded" and "declaimed" suggest a more scholarly or academic approach to teaching or preaching. Ultimately, all of these words describe the act of imparting knowledge or values to a group of listeners in a passionate and persuasive manner.
