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Entry 7 senses · 3 variants Webster, 1913

Lecture

/(-tū̇r; 135)/ · Lec·ture · IPA /ˈlɛk.t͡ʃɚ/
01 n. The act of reading; as, the lecture of Holy Scripture.
  1. 1.
    The act of reading; as, the lecture of Holy Scripture.[Obs.]
  2. 2.
    A discourse on any subject; especially, a formal or methodical discourse, intended for instruction; sometimes, a familiar discourse, in contrast with a sermon.
  3. 3.
    A reprimand or formal reproof from one having authority.
  4. 4.
    A rehearsal of a lesson.(Eng. Universities)
02 v. t. To read or deliver a lecture to.
imp. & p. p. Lectured; p. pr. & vb. n. Lecturing
  1. 1.
    To read or deliver a lecture to.
  2. 2.
    To reprove formally and with authority.
03 v. i. To deliver a lecture or lectures.
  1. 1.
    To deliver a lecture or lectures.