fare la predica — meaning in English

English meaning

• lecture noun A talk given to teach an audience about a subject.
• orate verb To speak formally; to give a speech.

Senses

fare la predica is used for these senses in English:

• lecture (transitive) To preach, to berate, to scold.
• orate To speak passionately; to preach for or against something.

lecture — full definition

1. noun A talk given to teach an audience about a subject.
2. noun A long, stern talking-to meant to correct someone's behaviour.
3. verb To give a formal talk teaching a subject.
4. verb To scold or reprimand someone at length.

orate — full definition

1. verb To speak formally; to give a speech.
2. verb To speak passionately; to preach for or against something.

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