lecture Definition

lecture
noun

1. A formal talk on a particular subject given to an audience.

Thesaurus: address, speech, discourse, talk, instruction.
2. A lesson or period of instruction, especially as delivered at a college or university.
3. A long and tedious scolding or warning.

Thesaurus: scolding, reprimand, rebuke, castigation, chiding, reproof, talking-to.

verb lectured, lecturing

tr & intr
1. To give or read a lecture or lectures to (a group of people).

Thesaurus: address, speak, talk, discourse, expound.
2. To scold someone at length.

Thesaurus: scold, castigate, admonish, berate, harangue, reprove, reprimand.
3. To instruct by lectures, especially in a college or university.
4. To instruct authoritatively.

Etymology: 14c: from Latin lectura, from legere to read.