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- pronunciation:
- lek
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- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a talk given in front of an audience.
The professor gave a lecture to his class.- synonyms:
- talk
- similar words:
- address, discussion, speech
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| definition 2: |
a long speech given to warn or scold another.
He gave the boy a lecture about his poor table manners.- synonyms:
- sermon
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| related words: |
class, course, monologue |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
lectures, lecturing, lectured |
| definition 1: |
to present a lecture.
The artist lectured about his work.- synonyms:
- speak
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| definition 2: |
to warn or scold.
Dad really lectured me after I left his tools in the rain.- similar words:
- admonish
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| related words: |
address, preach, scold |
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