1
as in to scold
to criticize (someone) severely or angrily especially for personal failings
the frustrated manager lectured the waitstaff about its poor level of service
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2
as in to speak
to give a formal often extended talk on a subject
a physician who has lectured before countless audiences on the importance of diet and exercise in avoiding heart disease
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as in sermon
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Recent Examples of lecture
Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 16 Oct. 2025
The podcast will launch the same week Husain delivers the annual Romanes public lecture of the University of Oxford.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2025
Danny Robb, JSTOR Daily, 26 Sep. 2025
Since exiting Dries Van Noten a few years ago, Scallon has been working as an independent consultant and mentor in fashion communications strategy, also lecturing occasionally and sharing his views about creative content on podcasts.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2025
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Verb
Expanding the curriculum Kim opened the second semester with a lecture on shifting global market dynamics, consumer behavior, production diversification, innovation strategy, traceability systems and the tightening environmental, social and governance (ESG) regulatory landscape.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 16 Oct. 2025
The podcast will launch the same week Husain delivers the annual Romanes public lecture of the University of Oxford.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2025
Noun
Clarke and his business partner sold photographs and films, wrote and lectured about their adventures, and began treasure hunting.
—Danny Robb, JSTOR Daily, 26 Sep. 2025
Since exiting Dries Van Noten a few years ago, Scallon has been working as an independent consultant and mentor in fashion communications strategy, also lecturing occasionally and sharing his views about creative content on podcasts.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lecture
Verb
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George Clooney is looking back at one of the more surreal moments from his early Hollywood days — getting personally scolded by the legendary Frank Sinatra.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
26 Oct. 2025
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That is the adage used to scold someone whose gaze is fixed on a particular subject a little too long.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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Earlier in the day, Knowles spoke with Sherri Shepherd on the Sherri show, and praised Blue Ivy for performing onstage with her mother in front of crowds of 70,000 people per night.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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Diane Brady is an award-winning business journalist and author who has interviewed newsmakers worldwide and often speaks about the global business landscape.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
28 Oct. 2025
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Noah is constantly making sermons or toasts cribbed from Talmud for Netflix Subscribers.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Oct. 2025
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Christian pastors praise Kirk as 'martyr,' claim revival After Kirk's death, several Christian pastors in the Valley spoke in strong terms about him in their sermons and online.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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Parents’ ongoing protest of teacher removal Rupert has received an outpouring of support since she was reprimanded and transferred to Isador Cohen Elementary for pulling up old carpet in her classroom.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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When conversation veers into controversial territory, Gott suggests redirecting rather than reprimanding.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Southern Living,
21 Oct. 2025
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So to be there, back in my home state, to cover something that was just so unthinkable, reprehensible, that's always stayed with me, just talking to people in the days and hours after that tragedy.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Oct. 2025
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Therefore, people who are pregnant or breastfeeding should talk with a healthcare provider before using sugar alcohols or artificial sweeteners.—
Brittany Lubeck,
Verywell Health,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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But the Tank for Tua era should have taught us a valuable lesson about team building.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
28 Oct. 2025
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Currently, Miller is on week two of his Spanish journey and still figuring out his routine while balancing work, language lessons and content creation.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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If a new medication is to blame, switching drugs can sometimes help.—
Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt,
CNN Money,
26 Oct. 2025
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Gabriel may not be blamed for Cleveland's offensive struggles, but the Browns will have to explore what Sanders can bring to the field if Gabriel can't showcase more of an arm.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
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Reagan’s speech is included in millions of administration records governed by the Presidential Record Act signed in 1981 by his predecessor, President Jimmy Carter.—
Bill Barrow,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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However, the ad selects and splices certain lines from the five-minute address rather than playing the remarks in the order they were delivered or reproducing the speech in its entirety.—
Michael Collins,
USA Today,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Lecture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lecture. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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