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
Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
But the club’s members didn’t lecture or advocate until 20 years after its 1876 founding.
—Ron Grossman, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2025
Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2025
Gore, who spent eight years as former President Clinton’s vice president before losing a historically close election to former President George W. Bush, has spent years championing environmental sustainability in presentations and lectures across the globe.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 22 Apr. 2025
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Verb
Quilting group hosts lecture, workshop El Camino Quilt Guild meets at 9:30 a.m. April 8 at El Corazon Senior Center, 3302 Senior Center Drive.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
But the club’s members didn’t lecture or advocate until 20 years after its 1876 founding.
—Ron Grossman, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2025
Noun
Experience The City’s Cultural Side Sunset Theatre A local landmark, this historic performing arts space hosts concerts, plays, lectures, and movies.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2025
Gore, who spent eight years as former President Clinton’s vice president before losing a historically close election to former President George W. Bush, has spent years championing environmental sustainability in presentations and lectures across the globe.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 22 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lecture
Verb
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That, in the end, is the heart of the spectacle of Noem’s militaristic videos and Leavitt’s scolding and lies.—
Constance Grady,
Vox,
25 Apr. 2025
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Today's top stories President Trump scolded Russian President Vladimir Putin yesterday after Russia launched a deadly strike on the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
25 Apr. 2025
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Trump spoke after a swearing-in ceremony for Paul Atkins as chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission, according to USA TODAY.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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Why not speak to Tzarina and check if there would be time on Alesia’s schedule to help clean up?—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
29 Apr. 2025
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Official news from the Vatican about the assemblies lands like a dull sermon.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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In a cynical age starving for integrity, the authenticity of his life spoke louder than any sermon.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Apr. 2025
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The Doctor, who has clearly been keeping tabs on Earth, brings Conrad into the TARDIS to reprimand him for betraying Ruby and using people’s fears and insecurity for his own gain.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
3 May 2025
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The vote to reprimand Vaughn was 6-1, with Vaughn in opposition.—
Elizabeth Campbell,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Apr. 2025
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At private dinners throughout Rome and at formal gatherings of hundreds of cardinals, talk among church leaders of who will next lead the church has certainly already begun.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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Some professors didn’t understand how to talk with audiences and were criticized for their monotone deliveries.—
Josh Shepperd,
The Conversation,
2 May 2025
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Since then, Buffett applied the lessons learned from his first investment, his bachelor’s in business administration from the University of Nebraska and the teachings of value-investing guru Benjamin Graham to create an empire.—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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These are four of our favorite Popovich leadership lessons: Notice — and reward — the little things DerMarr Johnson played in just five games for the Spurs during the 2007-08 season.—
Rustin Dodd,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
Verb
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Economists are clashing over whether the $20 wage is to blame.—
Natasha Chen,
CNN Money,
2 May 2025
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In October, the gang was blamed for killing more than 70 people in Pont-Sondé, the biggest massacre in Haiti’s recent history.—
Dánica Coto,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2025
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Trump hasn't shied away from bashing Biden in speeches, online posts and executive orders, and the White House hasn't backed down in the face of the former president's criticisms.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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That consolidation also meant moving up Mon Mothma’s big senate speech, which was originally slated for episode 10.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
8 May 2025
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“Lecture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lecture. Accessed 12 May. 2025.
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