1
: a discourse given before an audience or class especially for instruction
2
: a formal reproof
Synonyms
Examples of lecture in a Sentence
Noun
She's planning to give a series of lectures on modern art.
Several hundred people are expected to attend the lecture.
I came home late and got a lecture from my parents.
I gave her a lecture about doing better in school.
Verb
She lectures in art at the local college.
They lectured their children about the importance of honesty.
I lectured her about doing better in school.
Recent Examples on the Web
Luisa Zargani, WWD, 7 Aug. 2024
Valuable professional networking opportunities, such as guest lectures from industry professionals.
—Garry Murdock, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Aug. 2024
Joshua Rothman, The New Yorker, 13 Aug. 2024
Meanwhile, Benjamin Netanyahu lectures us about the triumph of civilized vs. uncivilized people.
—Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 7 Aug. 2024
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Noun
The event will celebrate their contributions through photography, videos, exhibitions, special performances and cultural lectures.
—Luisa Zargani, WWD, 7 Aug. 2024
Valuable professional networking opportunities, such as guest lectures from industry professionals.
—Garry Murdock, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Aug. 2024
Verb
Leaders lectured Internet users about media literacy and pushed for the tweaking of algorithms.
—Joshua Rothman, The New Yorker, 13 Aug. 2024
Meanwhile, Benjamin Netanyahu lectures us about the triumph of civilized vs. uncivilized people.
—Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 7 Aug. 2024
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“Lecture.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lecture. Accessed 18 Aug. 2024.
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lecture
1 of 2 noun
lec·ture
ˈlek-chər 
-shər
1
: a talk given before an audience or class especially for instruction
lecture
2 of 2 verb
lectured; lecturing
ˈlek-chə-riŋ
ˈlek-shriŋ
1
: to give a lecture or a series of lectures
2
: to instruct by lectures
3
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