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
Cate Charron, IndyStar, 18 Feb. 2026
Vance’s speech got a cool reception from European leaders who said they felt lectured.
—Jared Gans, The Hill, 18 Feb. 2026
Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
On opening weekend, guests can enjoy the opening ceremony, historic lecture, dinner, the Jockey Club opening and Kentucky Derby celebration, dancing with live music and other events.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 2 Mar. 2026
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Verb
That includes lecturing, building curriculum, pursuing research and speaking about university policy.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 18 Feb. 2026
Vance’s speech got a cool reception from European leaders who said they felt lectured.
—Jared Gans, The Hill, 18 Feb. 2026
Noun
Each course consists of a video lecture and ends with a quiz that must be passed to move on to the next unit.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
On opening weekend, guests can enjoy the opening ceremony, historic lecture, dinner, the Jockey Club opening and Kentucky Derby celebration, dancing with live music and other events.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 2 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lecture
Verb
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There was no one to scold me for lapping up the mixture like a cat to milk.—
Via Chronicle Books,
Literary Hub,
9 Mar. 2026
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At one point her mother, Ri Sol Ju, appears to gently scold her for some transgression as Kim watches with a broad smile.—
Jen Kwon,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Teams of attorneys for the defendants were each given 15 minutes to speak Wednesday.—
Emerson Clarridge
Updated March 13,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Mar. 2026
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If emotions surge, pause to write thoughts before speaking, then return with a softer tone so both sides feel heard and respected.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
14 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Revolt did not begin and end with a single sermon in Virginia or a planned uprising in Charleston.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
8 Mar. 2026
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Friday prayer leaders often deliver sermons aligned with government messaging.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In footage that circulated on social media after Sunday's telecast, the 35-year-old Best Supporting Actress nominee and recording artist was shown reprimanding someone off camera while others stepped between them.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 Mar. 2026
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Even the universe seems to be reprimanding Taylor, because the women coincidentally run into Jesse Palmer, the host of The Bachelorette, at brunch.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Conservatives tried and failed to convince Thune to pursue a talking filibuster, an old-school way of blockading legislation that might eventually allow the SAVE America Act to pass at 50 votes.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Mar. 2026
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Documents said that police said Michaud talked with the student about the school and the CPS investigation.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Generosity transforms the lessons of Ramadan into something visible, showing how faith can be expressed through action.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 Mar. 2026
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The lesson of 1994 is not simply that interest rate bets can go wrong.—
Jodi Balma,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
Verb
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During his sentencing hearing at a Philadelphia courthouse, Seferlis apologized for writing the threatening letters, blaming the actions on his personal outrage over the plight of Palestinians in Gaza, the Philadelphia Inquirer reported.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Mar. 2026
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The conservative leader has blamed some of the violence on neighboring Colombia, accusing its government of not doing enough to stop cartels that operate along the border between both nations.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Mar. 2026
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In some cases, entire families sign up to record video, speech and images for AI training to supplement their income.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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You guys got an uptick in the ratings and very good reviews for last year’s Oscars, but one criticism was that some of the speeches — Adrien Brody’s, in particular — went on a little long.—
Scott Feinberg,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Lecture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lecture. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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