To teach (somebody) by giving a speech on a given topic.
To preach, to berate, to scold.
a class that primarily consists of a (weekly or other regularly held) lecture (as in sense 1)
A berating or scolding.
A spoken lesson or exposition, usually delivered to a group.
To pay attention to a sound or speech.
To expect or wait for a sound, such as a signal.
To accept advice or obey instruction; to agree or assent.
An instance of listening.