Lecture

Noun

Definitions

1.NounA spoken lesson or exposition, usually delivered to a group.

"During class today the professor delivered an interesting lecture."

2.NounA class that primarily consists of a (weekly or other regularly held) lecture (as in sense 1), usually at college or university.

"We will not have lecture tomorrow.; Lecture notes are online."

3.NounA berating or scolding, especially if lengthy, formal or given in a stern or angry manner.

"I really don't want you to give me a lecture about my bad eating habits."

4.NounThe act of reading.

"the lecture of Holy Scripture"

5.VerbTo teach (somebody) by giving a speech on a given topic.

"The professor lectured to two classes this morning."

6.VerbTo preach, to berate, to scold.

"Emily's father lectured her about the importance of being home before midnight."

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