LECTURE Synonyms: 133 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

Definition of lecture

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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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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Robert Pozen, who lectures at MIT Sloan School of Management and was formerly president of Fidelity Investments, has an answer to the obvious question about who inspects this. — Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026 We’re also lectured early on that Cole is a chess master, but his alleged intelligence never pays off. — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026

Noun

This build is estimated to run for 25 hours straight on a single charge, which should get your student through even the longest lecture. — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 25 Aug. 2026 Greg visits for a guest lecture in Season 1 and is offered a visiting professorship and seminar by Mann. — Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 24 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for lecture

Recent Examples of Synonyms for lecture

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Historically, the United States has sent mixed messages to Europeans, encouraging them to step up but then scolding them for seeking autonomy.

— JENNIFER KAVANAGH, Foreign Affairs, 28 Aug. 2026
In fact, during testing, the handheld triggered nostalgic memories of playing Final Fantasy Legend and Mario Land 2 on long car rides to my grandparents' house, but without the eye strain and being scolded for playing in the dark as the sun set.

— Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of scold

Verb

In addition to conversations with Gansey and head coach Nick Nurse, The Athletic spoke with three league sources with direct knowledge of Philadelphia’s offseason maneuvering.

— Tony Jones, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, speaking to Danish news agency Ritzau in Nuuk, said the message from Greenland’s government and people had been consistent.

— Reuters, NBC news, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of speak

Noun

This is given an almost mystical significance, made all the more ridiculous when an actual priest gives a sermon using the brothers as an object lesson in the value of forgiveness.

— Damon Wise, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2026
At issue is a 2022 sermon, reposted on X after Hamilton won the Democratic primary in August.

— John Hanna, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of sermon

Verb

Being a fly on the wall is precisely what Hard Knocks makes viewers feel like in the moment when Head Coach Mike Macdonald reprimands linebacker Derick Hall for getting too close to a quarterback.

— Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 1 Sep. 2026
Judge William Sullivan declined to declare a mistrial but sharply reprimanded the prosecution and told the jury to disregard Heilbrun’s statements on Clancy’s faith.

— Melina Khan, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of reprimand

Verb

For those who take pride in their pouty lips (or their ability to talk their way out of just about anything), a swipe of lipstick and nothing else is a cool way to look put together without the hustle of actually putting yourself together.

— Loren Savini, Allure, 4 Sep. 2026
Despite 40-plus years of dazzling red-carpet moments—and two decades since becoming the first Arab designer on the official Paris haute couture calendar—in real life Elie Saab is still more comfortable letting his runway do the talking for him.

— Tina Isaac-Goizé, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of talk

Noun

For many, the day is remembered through museum exhibits, classroom lessons, anniversary broadcasts and the stories shared by survivors and victims' families.

— Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026
Every guest pays $100 a night towards conservation projects, which include rebuilding schools and clinics on the mainland, and providing conservation lessons to schools and fishing communities.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of lesson

Verb

However, everyone knows that if this season fails, nobody will blame Burrow.

— Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
The explosion was ultimately blamed on an O-ring that failed in one the shuttle’s solid rocket boosters, allowing a flame to pierce the external fuel tank.

— Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of blame

Noun

Wong acknowledged the sensitivity in a speech in parliament, saying political salaries were a difficult and emotive topic.

— Reuters, NBC news, 9 Sep. 2026
The president is planning to take the stage both nights of the convention, giving a keynote address Wednesday and then closing remarks after Vice President JD Vance gives his own speech the following night.

— Will Weissert, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2026

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