The difference between Lecture and Sermonize
When used as verbs, lecture means to teach (somebody) by giving a speech on a given topic, whereas sermonize means to speak in the manner of a sermon.
Lecture is also noun with the meaning: a spoken lesson or exposition, usually delivered to a group.
check bellow for the other definitions of Lecture and Sermonize
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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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Sermonize as a verb (intransitive):
To speak in the manner of a sermon; to preach; to propagate one's morality or opinions with speech.
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Sermonize as a verb (transitive):
To preach a sermon to (somebody); to give (somebody) instruction or admonishment on the basis of one's morality or opinions.
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Sermonize as a verb (transitive):
To say in the manner of a sermon or lecture.
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Sermonize as a verb (intransitive):
To inculcate rigid rules.