Thesaurus: lecture
The act of reading; as, the lecture of Holy Scripture.
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Definitions
- n. The act of reading; as, the lecture of Holy Scripture.
- n. A discourse on any subject; especially, a formal or methodical discourse, intended for instruction; sometimes, a familiar discourse, in contrast with a sermon.
- n. A reprimand or formal reproof from one having authority.
- n. A rehearsal of a lesson.
- v. t. To read or deliver a lecture to.
- v. t. To reprove formally and with authority.
- v. i. To deliver a lecture or lectures.
- n. a speech that is open to the public
- n. a lengthy rebuke
- n. class="def-link" href="https://vividlex.com/word/teaching">teaching by class="def-link" href="https://vividlex.com/word/giving">giving a discourse on some subject (typically to a class)
- v. deliver a lecture or talk
- v. censure severely or angrily