Lecture Definition & Meaning
lecture
- noun
- a speech that is open to the public; "he attended a lecture on telecommunications"
- a lengthy rebuke; "a good lecture was my father's idea of discipline"; "the teacher gave him a talking to"
- teaching by giving a discourse on some subject (typically to a class)
- verb
- deliver a lecture or talk; "She will talk at Rutgers next week"; "Did you ever lecture at Harvard?"
- censure severely or angrily; "The mother scolded the child for entering a stranger's car"; "The deputy ragged the Prime Minister"; "The customer dressed down the waiter for bringing cold soup"
"Lecture" in song lyrics
See how lecture is used in real songs:
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"Don't reck or unexpect I've been a lecture"
60 Second Assassin — No Face -
"Speak of my hands, just let the 7L lecture,"
7L & Esoteric — Call Me E.S. -
"of a lecture"
Aceyalone w/ Abstract Rude, Mikah 9 — Knownots
Words that rhyme with lecture
Usage tips for "lecture"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "lecture" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for lecture to find words that pair well.