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- [lek-cher]
- /ˈlɛk tʃər/
- /ˈlektʃə(r)/
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- [lek-cher]
- /ˈlɛk tʃər/
Definitions of lecture word
- noun lecture a speech read or delivered before an audience or class, especially for instruction or to set forth some subject: a lecture on Picasso's paintings. 1
- noun lecture a speech of warning or reproof as to conduct; a long, tedious reprimand. 1
- verb without object lecture to give a lecture or series of lectures: He spent the year lecturing to various student groups. 1
- verb with object lecture to deliver a lecture to or before; instruct by lectures. 1
- verb with object lecture to rebuke or reprimand at some length: He lectured the child regularly but with little effect. 1
- noun lecture An educational talk to an audience, especially to students in a university or college. 1
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Origin of lecture
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English < Medieval Latin lēctūra a reading. See lection, -ure
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Parts of speech for Lecture
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pronoun
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lecture popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for lecture
verb lecture
- teach — to impart knowledge of or skill in; give instruction in: She teaches mathematics. Synonyms: coach.
- recite — to repeat the words of, as from memory, especially in a formal manner: to recite a lesson.
- orate — Make a speech, especially pompously or at length.
- spout — to emit or discharge forcibly (a liquid, granulated substance, etc.) in a stream or jet.
- deliver — If you deliver something somewhere, you take it there.
noun lecture
- sermon — a discourse for the purpose of religious instruction or exhortation, especially one based on a text of Scripture and delivered by a member of the clergy as part of a religious service.
- speech — the faculty or power of speaking; oral communication; ability to express one's thoughts and emotions by speech sounds and gesture: Losing her speech made her feel isolated from humanity.
- homily — a sermon, usually on a Biblical topic and usually of a nondoctrinal nature.
- oration — a formal public speech, especially one delivered on a special occasion, as on an anniversary, at a funeral, or at academic exercises.
- allocution — a formal or authoritative speech or address, esp one that advises, informs, or exhorts
Antonyms for lecture
verb lecture
- listen — to give attention with the ear; attend closely for the purpose of hearing; give ear.
- praise — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
- compliment — A compliment is a polite remark that you say to someone to show that you like their appearance, appreciate their qualities, or approve of what they have done.
- laud — to praise; extol.
- flatter — to make flat.
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