An expression of praise, congratulation, or respect.
Complimentary language; courtesy, flattery.
To pay a compliment (to someone); to express a favourable opinion (of someone).
A berating or scolding.
a class that primarily consists of a (weekly or other regularly held) lecture (as in sense 1)
A spoken lesson or exposition, usually delivered to a group.
To preach, to berate, to scold.
To teach (somebody) by giving a speech on a given topic.