lecture
//ˈlɛk.tʃər//
Noun
lecturesPlural
1
An educational talk or presentation given to an audience, especially to students in a university or college setting.
The professor gave an interesting lecture on modern history.
2
A lengthy reprimand or scolding given to someone about their behavior or actions.
My parents gave me a lecture about staying out too late.
Synonym
Verb
lecturedPast tense
lecturedPast participle
lecturingPresent participle
lecturesThird-person singular
1
To give an educational talk or presentation to an audience.
She lectures on modern history at the university.
2
To reprimand or scold someone at length about their behavior.
My parents lectured me about staying out too late.