v. i. [ imp. & p. p. Sermonized p. pr. & vb. n. Sermonizing ] 1. To compose or write a sermon or sermons; to preach. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. To inculcate rigid rules. [ R. ] Chesterfield. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t. To preach or discourse to; to affect or influence by means of a sermon or of sermons. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
Which of us shall sing or sermonize the other fast asleep? Landor. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. One who sermonizes. [ 1913 Webster ]