lecture
Definition
- n. a speech that is open to the public
- n. a lengthy rebuke
- n. teaching by giving a discourse on some subject (typically to a class)
- v. deliver a lecture or talk
Word forms
- Present participle
- lecturing
- Past tense
- lectured
- Past participle
- lectured
- Third person singular
- lectures
Example sentences
n.
The professor gave an interesting lecture on climate change.
vt.
My parents often lecture me about the importance of saving money.
vi.
She will lecture at the university next Friday.