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Definition lecture in American English

lecture verb

verb
/ˈlektʃər/
1

to give a lecture or a series of lectures

Example

She lectures on Greek Literature at the Sorbonne.

Synonyms and related words
address chair commemorate upskill teach train
2

to talk to someone seriously in order to criticize them or warn them about something, especially when this is annoying

Example

My doctor's been lecturing me on the dangers of not getting enough exercise.

Synonyms and related words
warn alert tip off criticize blame put yourself down
Definition lecture in American English