The difference between Lecture and Oration
When used as nouns, lecture means a spoken lesson or exposition, usually delivered to a group, whereas oration means a formal, often ceremonial speech.
When used as verbs, lecture means to teach (somebody) by giving a speech on a given topic, whereas oration means to deliver an oration.
check bellow for the other definitions of Lecture and Oration
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Lecture as a noun:
A spoken lesson or exposition, usually delivered to a group.
Examples:
"During class today the professor delivered an interesting lecture."
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Lecture as a noun:
A berating or scolding.
Examples:
"I really don't want you to give me a lecture about my bad eating habits."
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Lecture as a noun (obsolete):
The act of reading.
Examples:
"the lecture of Holy Scripture"
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Lecture as a verb (ambitransitive):
To teach (somebody) by giving a speech on a given topic.
Examples:
"The professor lectured to two classes this morning."
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Lecture as a verb (transitive):
To preach, to berate, to scold.
Examples:
"Emily's father lectured her about the importance of being home before midnight."
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Oration as a noun:
A formal, often ceremonial speech.
Examples:
"a funeral oration; an impassioned oration; to make / deliver / pronounce an oration"
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Oration as a noun (jocular):
A lengthy speech or argument in a private setting.
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Oration as a noun (Catholicism):
A specific form of short, solemn prayer said by the president of the liturgical celebration on behalf of the people.
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Oration as a verb:
To deliver an oration; to speak.