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lectured

lec·ture
L l

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [lek-cher]
    • /ˈlɛk tʃər/
    • /ˈlek.tʃər/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [lek-cher]
    • /ˈlɛk tʃər/

Definitions of lectured word

  • noun lectured 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 lectured a speech of warning or reproof as to conduct; a long, tedious reprimand. 1
  • verb without object lectured to give a lecture or series of lectures: He spent the year lecturing to various student groups. 1
  • verb with object lectured to deliver a lecture to or before; instruct by lectures. 1
  • verb with object lectured to rebuke or reprimand at some length: He lectured the child regularly but with little effect. 1
  • noun lectured Simple past tense and past participle of lecture. 1

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Origin of lectured

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 Lectured

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

lectured 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.
According to our data about 71% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

lectured usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for lectured

adjective lectured

  • defrocked — Simple past tense and past participle of defrock.

Antonyms for lectured

noun lectured

  • complimented — Simple past tense and past participle of compliment.
  • praised — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.

verb lectured

  • listened — to give attention with the ear; attend closely for the purpose of hearing; give ear.
  • flattered — to try to please by complimentary remarks or attention.
  • lauded — to praise; extol.

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