address the congregation
Frequency: 7.211.3 per million words
To speak formally to the assembled group.
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Examples (10)
- The priest stood up to address the congregation.
- The newly appointed bishop will address the congregation for the first time this Sunday.
- It was a profound honor for her to address the congregation on such a solemn occasion.
- The visiting speaker is now addressing the congregation about the importance of community service.
- With a heavy heart, the minister addressed the congregation to announce the sad news.
- The rabbi prepared his sermon carefully before he addressed the congregation.
- For over thirty years, he has addressed the congregation from that same pulpit.
- Addressing the congregation required both courage and a deep sense of faith.
- A senior member was invited to address the congregation about the church's long history.
- The congregation was addressed by a special guest who spoke about her missionary work in Africa.