Lecture

/ˈlɛk.t͡ʃə/

noun

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

    During class today the professor delivered an interesting lecture.

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

    Lecture notes are online.

  3. A berating or scolding.

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

verb

  1. To teach (somebody) by giving a speech on a given topic.

    The professor lectured to two classes this morning.

  2. To preach, to berate, to scold.

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

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