lecture

US /ˈlek.tʃɚ/
UK /ˈlek.tʃɚ/
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1.

an educational talk to an audience, especially one of students in a university

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The professor gave a fascinating lecture on ancient history.
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Students are required to attend all lectures.
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talkaddressspeechdiscoursepresentation
2.

a long, serious, and often critical talk given to someone to tell them that their behavior is wrong

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My parents gave me a long lecture about being responsible.
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The coach gave the team a stern lecture after their poor performance.
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reprimandscoldingrebukeadmonitionsermon
1.

to deliver an educational talk to an audience

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She will lecture on modern art next week.
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He often lectures at various universities.
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teachinstructeducatepresentspeak
2.

to give someone a long, serious, and often critical talk to tell them that their behavior is wrong

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My mother always lectures me about my messy room.
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He was lectured by his boss for being late.
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reprimandscoldrebukeadmonishchide
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lecturerlecture hall