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
Joe Battenfeld, Boston Herald, 27 May 2025
Psychiatrist Carl Schneider lectured at Heidelberg, while the intellectual hub was Otmar von Verschuer’s Institute for Hereditary Biology in Frankfurt.
—Carlo J.v. Caro, New York Daily News, 25 May 2025
Steven F. Hayward, National Review, 30 May 2025
No law school lectures, no ivory tower shortcuts, just determination and a mountain of case log books to read.
—Esther Kang, People.com, 21 May 2025
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Verb
Maybe Healey can lecture them on how to sue Trump a hundred times and bankrupt a state on migrant hotel shelters.
—Joe Battenfeld, Boston Herald, 27 May 2025
Psychiatrist Carl Schneider lectured at Heidelberg, while the intellectual hub was Otmar von Verschuer’s Institute for Hereditary Biology in Frankfurt.
—Carlo J.v. Caro, New York Daily News, 25 May 2025
Noun
This essay is adapted from a lecture delivered at the Declaration of Independence Center, University of Mississippi, on March 27, 2025.
—Steven F. Hayward, National Review, 30 May 2025
No law school lectures, no ivory tower shortcuts, just determination and a mountain of case log books to read.
—Esther Kang, People.com, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lecture
Verb
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At another meeting in May 2024, Grippo scolded female employees for not working hard enough, although the team was high-performing and employees worked long hours, the lawsuit said.—
Suhauna Hussain,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2025
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In January at the annual World Economic Forum, President Donald Trump scolded Brian Moynihan, the CEO of Bank of America.—
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN Money,
3 June 2025
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The 'Survivor 48' final 5 speak in exclusive finale interview 'Survivor 48' jury speaks in exclusive pre-finale interview Of course, that is exactly what happened.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
22 May 2025
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The 27-year-old Fanning, who grew up in the spotlight as a child star alongside her sister Dakota, also spoke about how her career has evolved over the years after a journalist noted that this may be her most mature role yet.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
22 May 2025
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As a Catholic, I have been inspired over the years when many of the priests in my parish have asked for and been open to coaching regarding their sermons.—
Jay Sullivan,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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Here he is known for traveling the region’s mountains and coast for long hours by car, and occasionally on horseback, and for his forceful sermons in fluent Spanish.—
Marco Garro,
New York Times,
12 May 2025
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What follows is a series of painful-to-watch confrontations between the two, in which Ace reprimands Amaya for normal human behavior, like expecting the guy who chose her to show some romantic interest, in the low, measured tone of a psychopath.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
11 June 2025
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Manford was reprimanded for the incident; a male coworker who had done something similar a month before faced no repercussions, according to court documents.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
6 June 2025
Verb
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This is a poor day to talk to parents, bosses, authority figures and the police about anything important.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
7 June 2025
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At one point, Chris Rock’s character, Rufus, is talking to Bethany about the difference between having a belief and having an idea.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
7 June 2025
Noun
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These early lessons about strength and survival may have instilled in him a need to appear invulnerable at all times.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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His recent volume, Flavour, includes vegetable-centric recipes alongside straightforward lessons about the origins of taste—from charring to aging—and how to intuitively marry flavors for spectacular dishes.—
Hayley Maitland,
Vogue,
7 June 2025
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Chicago Tribune If the plan goes awry and a recruit slips away, one thing the former NBA insider refuses to do is blame the money.—
Maura Carey,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2025
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Tax rise hit Domestic tax rises have also been blamed for the steep decline in economic activity.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
12 June 2025
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What kind of speech is protected by the First Amendment?—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 June 2025
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After the speech went viral, Springsteen released it as a track with a collection of recordings from that performance.—
John Scott Lewinski,
The Washington Examiner,
13 June 2025
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“Lecture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lecture. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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