Lecture
31lecture — {{11}}lecture (n.) late 14c., action of reading, that which is read, from M.L. lectura a reading, lecture, from L. lectus, pp. of legere to read, originally to gather, collect, pick out, choose (Cf. ELECTION (Cf. election)), from PIE *leg to pick …
32lecture — /ˈlɛktʃə / (say lekchuh) noun 1. a discourse read or delivered before an audience, especially for instruction or to set forth some subject: a lecture on Picasso. 2. a speech of warning or reproof as to conduct; a long, tedious reprimand: *The… …
33lecture — 1 noun (C) 1 a long talk given to a group of people on a particular subject, especially as a method of teaching in universities (+ on/about): a lecture on medieval art | give a lecture: She s giving a series of lectures on molecular biology. 2 an …
34lecture*/ — [ˈlektʃə] noun [C] I 1) a talk to a group of people about a particular subject, especially at a college or university a lecture on Dickens[/ex] Tomorrow she will be giving a lecture at London University.[/ex] 2) showing disapproval a long serious …
35lecture — /lek cheuhr/, n., v., lectured, lecturing. n. 1. a speech read or delivered before an audience or class, esp. for instruction or to set forth some subject: a lecture on Picasso s paintings. 2. a speech of warning or reproof as to conduct; a long …
36lecture — 1. noun 1) a lecture on children s literature Syn: speech, talk, address, discourse, disquisition, presentation, oration, lesson 2) Dave got a lecture about his daydreaming Syn: scolding, chiding, reprimand …
37lecture — lec•ture [[t]ˈlɛk tʃər[/t]] n. v. tured, tur•ing 1) a discourse read or delivered before an audience or class, esp. for instruction: a lecture on modern art[/ex] 2) a long speech of warning or reproof as to conduct 3) to give a lecture or series… …
38lecture — n. & v. n. 1 a discourse giving information about a subject to a class or other audience. 2 a long serious speech esp. as a scolding or reprimand. v. 1 intr. (often foll. by on) deliver a lecture or lectures. 2 tr. talk seriously or reprovingly… …
39lecture — I. noun Etymology: Middle English, act of reading, from Late Latin lectura, from Latin lectus, past participle of legere Date: 15th century 1. a discourse given before an audience or class especially for instruction 2. a formal reproof •… …
40lecture — Synonyms and related words: address, admonish, admonishment, admonition, assignment, berate, berating, bring to book, call to account, castigation, censure, chalk talk, chastise, chastisement, chew out, chide, chiding, correct, correction,… …
