To preach, to berate, to scold.
To teach (somebody) by giving a speech on a given topic.
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 state or plead as an objection, formal protest, or expression of disapproval.
Specifically, to lodge an official objection (especially by means of a remonstrance) with a monarch or other ruling body.
To point out; to show clearly; to make plain or manifest; hence, to prove; to demonstrate.
To object with in critical fashion; to express disapproval (with, against).