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noun

Lecture n.

The act of reading; as, the lecture of Holy Scripture. (Obs.)

A discourse on any subject; especially, a formal or methodical discourse, intended for instruction; sometimes, a familiar discourse, in contrast with a sermon.

A reprimand or formal reproof from one having authority.

(Eng. Universities) A rehearsal of a lesson.

verb

Lecture v. t. (past & past part. lectured; pres. part. lecturing)

To read or deliver a lecture to.

To reprove formally and with authority.

Lecture v. i. To deliver a lecture or lectures.

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Etymology of 'Lecture'

Collaborative International Dictionary of English 0.48

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... for once had staid at home. And had received from Mrs. Ferret a caustic lecture on the sin of neglecting her duty for the sake of anybody. Mrs. Ferret was afterward sorry she had said anything, for she herself wanted to stay to gratify her curiosity. But Isabel did not mind the rebuke. She put some petunias on the ...

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