LECTURE

Definition

1. verb deliver a lecture or talk. — synonyms: talk
2. verb censure severely or angrily. — synonyms: call_on_the_carpet, take_to_task, rebuke, rag, trounce, reprimand, jaw, dress_down
3. noun a speech that is open to the public. — synonyms: public_lecture, talk
4. noun a lengthy rebuke. — synonyms: speech, talking_to
5. noun teaching by giving a discourse on some subject (typically to a class). — synonyms: lecturing