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Lecture

ˈlɛktʃə

Lecture definitions

noun

Inflections:

lecture lectures

an educational talk to an audience, especially one of students in a university

"in each course there are supporting lectures and tutorials"

Synonyms:
speech talk address discourse disquisition presentation oration lesson recitation monologue sermon homily
a long serious speech, especially one given as a scolding or reprimand

"the usual lecture on table manners"

Synonyms:
scolding chiding reprimand rebuke reproof reproach remonstration upbraiding berating castigation tirade diatribe harangue admonition admonishment lambasting obloquy

verb

Inflections:

lecture lectured lectures lecturing

deliver an educational lecture or lectures

"he was lecturing at the University of Birmingham"

Synonyms:
give a lecture give a talk talk give a speech make a speech speak give an address discourse expound hold forth declaim expatiate give a sermon sermonize pontificate
- give a lecture to (a class or other audience)
  
  "he was lecturing future generations of health-service professionals"
talk seriously or reprovingly to (someone)

"I do not wish to be lectured about smoking"

Synonyms:
scold chide reprimand rebuke reprove reproach remonstrate with upbraid berate castigate chastise admonish lambast nag haul over the coals take to task read someone the Riot Act