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- [lek-cher]
- /ˈlɛk tʃər/
- /ˈlek.tʃər/
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- [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
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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
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms 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.
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