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 give a sales pitch; to promote by speaking.
To talk at length.
A game of curling.
A lengthy and extravagant speech or argument usually intended to persuade.
An early form of rap music.