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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.

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.

Definition lecture in American English