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lecture
[ lek-cher ]
noun
- a speech read or delivered before an audience or class, especially for instruction or to set forth some subject:
a lecture on Picasso's paintings.
Synonyms: , , ,
- a speech of warning or reproof as to conduct; a long, tedious reprimand.
verb (used without object)
- to give a lecture or series of lectures:
He spent the year lecturing to various student groups.
verb (used with object)
- to deliver a lecture to or before; instruct by lectures.
Synonyms: ,
- to rebuke or reprimand at some length:
He lectured the child regularly but with little effect.
Synonyms: ,
lecture
/ ˈɛʃə /
noun
- a discourse on a particular subject given or read to an audience
- the text of such a discourse
- a method of teaching by formal discourse
- a lengthy reprimand or scolding
verb
- to give or read a lecture (to an audience or class)
- tr to reprimand at length
Other 51Թ Forms
- ·tܰ noun adjective verb prelectured prelecturing
- ܲ·tܰ adjective
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of lecture1
Example Sentences
According to his LinkedIn page, Mr Chambers first lived and worked in Thailand 30 years ago, and has spent years since then lecturing and researching in the country, including writing books on its military.
“Having his textbooks out, listening to lectures at his desk, not even giving a s—,” she said.
The OfS says this shouldn't include the content of courses or discussions in the lecture hall.
On the day of the crash, he had travelled to Lancashire for a conference and it was suspected he was under the influence of alcohol when he fell asleep during a lecture.
The PM's comments come after Sir Gareth's recent BBC lecture, in which he said "toxic influencers... trick young men", and the fresh attention that popular new Netflix drama Adolescence has brought the issue.
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