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
Alex Ritman, Variety, 18 July 2025
The late physician would provide lectures on various topics, including the connection between joint health, medicine and music.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 17 July 2025
Anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 July 2025
Amy Lieberman, a politics and society editor at The Conversation U.S., spoke with Lincoln Mitchell, a political strategy and campaign specialist who lectures at Columbia University, to understand what Mamdani’s primary win might indicate about the direction of national politics.
—Lincoln Mitchell, The Conversation, 27 June 2025
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Verb
Meanwhile, the alternative Mactaggart lecture will be given by satirist, comedian, writer and actor Munya Chawawa, who will make the case for why broadcasters underestimate digital creatives at their peril and will issue a call to arms for creative risk.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 18 July 2025
The late physician would provide lectures on various topics, including the connection between joint health, medicine and music.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 17 July 2025
Noun
Gavin could learn something to benefit Californians rather than lecturing Americans 3,000 miles away.
—Anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 July 2025
Amy Lieberman, a politics and society editor at The Conversation U.S., spoke with Lincoln Mitchell, a political strategy and campaign specialist who lectures at Columbia University, to understand what Mamdani’s primary win might indicate about the direction of national politics.
—Lincoln Mitchell, The Conversation, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lecture
Verb
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Minutes later, Boone was spotted appearing to scold first-base coach Travis Chapman for Chisholm getting thrown out.—
Chris Kirschner,
New York Times,
2 Aug. 2025
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But instead of yelling or scolding, Hocker speaks to her daughter gently, and with compassion.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 July 2025
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Yale Professor William Nordhaus speaks to attendees during a press conference after winning the 2018 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences at Yale University on October 8, 2018 in New Haven, Connecticut.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Aug. 2025
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Holland first confirmed that his next Spider-Man movie was underway while speaking to Jimmy Fallon on The Tonight Show in October 2024.—
Jack Smart,
People.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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Evangelist Justin Zhong with the church has since done a sermon discussing the recent coverage and attention the church has gotten.—
Jade Jackson,
IndyStar,
13 July 2025
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On a Sunday during the trial, William Jennings Bryan preached a fire-and-brimstone sermon to an enormous crowd on the courthouse lawn.—
Ron Grossman,
Chicago Tribune,
13 July 2025
Verb
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Officer Juan Gonzalez, a 12-year Miami Gardens police veteran, described being reprimanded for speaking to other Hispanic officers at a crime scene.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
16 July 2025
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Ruben is sailing across the Atlantic with them (which Duncan rightfully reprimands him for later – like really, who brings a small child across the ocean in a sailboat?).—
Maureen Lee Lenker Published,
EW.com,
30 June 2025
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But management is talking more and more about its opportunity to ship gas to data centers, especially in Texas.—
MoneyShow,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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Who were your favorites to see walk on set? Sandler: None of them would talk to Julie.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
25 July 2025
Noun
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At least, that’s the lesson that Connor Hubbard, the creator behind the viral vlog account Hubs.life_, is learning right now.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
26 July 2025
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Three Keys From Astronomer's Response Astronomer's handling of this incident offers three important lessons in modern crisis management: 1.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
Verb
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Trump has blamed India's high tariffs on imports for the trade deficit.—
Omkar Khandekar,
NPR,
30 July 2025
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Garza blamed this in part on the county’s failure to provide legal representation at bail hearings for defendants.—
Skye Seipp,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Saturday afternoon will feature the main event, when the four former players will take the stage, unveil their Hall of Fame busts and give speeches.—
Saad Yousuf,
New York Times,
31 July 2025
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The event historically has featured a major policy speech from the chair.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
30 July 2025
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“Lecture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lecture. Accessed 8 Aug. 2025.
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