lectured Definition
- 1to give a talk or a series of talks to a group of people, especially students, on a particular subject
- 2to criticize or scold someone in a lengthy and tedious way
Using lectured: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "lectured" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The professor lectured on the history of art.
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She was lectured by her boss for being late again.
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He lectured us about the importance of punctuality.
lectured Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with lectured
a series of lectures given by a single speaker or group of speakers at different venues
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The author is currently on a lecture circuit promoting his new book.
a lecture given by a person who is not a regular member of the faculty or staff of an educational institution
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The university invited a famous scientist to give a guest lecture on climate change.
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The lecture hall was filled to capacity with eager students.
Summary: lectured in Brief
To 'lecture' [ˈlɛktʃərd] means to give a talk or series of talks, often to students, on a particular subject. It can also mean to criticize or scold someone in a lengthy and tedious way. Examples include 'The professor lectured on the history of art' and 'She was lectured by her boss for being late again.' Other phrases include 'lecture circuit,' 'guest lecture,' and 'lecture hall.' Synonyms include 'teach,' 'instruct,' and 'educate.'
