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Meaning of 'lecture' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . 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.
2 . Lecture [ v. i.]
- To deliver a lecture or lectures.
3 . Lecture [ v. t.]
- To read or deliver a lecture to.
- To reprove formally and with authority.

Meaning of 'lecture' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . lecture [ n]
Meaning (1):
- a lengthy rebuke
Example in sentence:
  • a good lecture was my father's idea of discipline;
  • the teacher gave him a talking to
Meaning (2):
- a speech that is open to the public
Example in sentence:
  • he attended a lecture on telecommunications
3 . lecture [ v]
Meaning (3):
- deliver a lecture or talk
Example in sentence:
  • Did you ever lecture at Harvard?;
  • She will talk at Rutgers next week
Meaning (4):
- censure severely or angrily
Example in sentence:
  • The customer dressed down the waiter for bringing cold soup;
  • The deputy ragged the Prime Minister;
  • The mother scolded the child for entering a stranger's car

Nearby Words:

lecama lecanomancy lecanoric lecanorin lech leche lecher lechered lecherer lechering

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