lecture

Meaning of lecture in English

Noun

1. a planned talk before audience for the purpose of teaching

He gave a lecture on the history of jazz music.

2. a scolding

Mother gave me a lecture on my bad behavior.

Verb

1. give an educational lecture on a particular subject, especially students or audience

She lectures on French literature at the university.

2. scold at length

Father lectured me for drunk driving.