practiced what one preached

A form of practice what one preaches — To act in accordance with the advice and teachings one gives to others.

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Meanings

verb
  1. participlepastsimple past and past participle of practice what one preaches
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practiced what one preached. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/practiced%20what%20one%20preached

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