lecture
/ˈlɛktʃər/
noun
- A formal talk given to an audience, especially for teaching purposes.
- I fell asleep during the two-hour lecture on quantum physics.
- She attended a public lecture about climate change at the university.
- The professor gave a lecture on ancient Roman history.
- A long, serious talk that criticizes or scolds someone.
- The coach delivered a stern lecture after the team lost the game.
- My dad gave me a lecture about staying out too late.
- I don't need another lecture on the importance of saving money.
verb
- To give a formal talk to a group of people, especially for teaching.
- He lectures twice a week on European art history.
- The author lectured to a packed auditorium about her new book.
- She lectures on biology at the local college.
- To criticize or scold someone at length.
- Stop lecturing me about my messy room!
- The teacher lectured the students for not doing their homework.
- My mom lectured me on the dangers of texting while driving.
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