Uk English Meaning of lecture

lecture

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Definitions and Meaning of lecture in English

Wordnet

lecture (n)

a speech that is open to the public

a lengthy rebuke

teaching by giving a discourse on some subject (typically to a class)

Wordnet

lecture (v)

deliver a lecture or talk

censure severely or angrily

Webster

lecture (n.)

The act of reading; as, the lecture of Holy Scripture.

A discourse on any subject; especially, a formal or methodical discourse, intended for instruction; sometimes, a familiar discourse, in contrast with a sermon.

A reprimand or formal reproof from one having authority.

A rehearsal of a lesson.

Webster

lecture (v. t.)

To read or deliver a lecture to.

To reprove formally and with authority.

Webster

lecture (v. i.)

To deliver a lecture or lectures.

FAQs About the word lecture

lecture

a speech that is open to the public, a lengthy rebuke, teaching by giving a discourse on some subject (typically to a class), deliver a lecture or talk, censure

blame,criticise,Reprimand,scold,admonish,give someone a dressing down,tell off,Call down,castigate,chastise

approve,Endorse,endorse,sanction,extol,Praise,Praise,extol

lectual => illiterate, lector => lecturer, lection => lesson, lectin => lectin, lecticae => litter,