lecture
UK: /ˈlɛktʃə/ | US: /ˈlɛktʃər/
n. a formal talk on a serious subject given to a group of people, especially students
v. to give a formal talk or scold someone at length
The word "lecture" traces back to medieval Latin lectura ("a reading"), reflecting its academic roots where scholars would read texts aloud to students. Over time, it expanded to include any structured oral presentation, often with a didactic tone. The morpheme lect- persists in related words like "lectern" (a reading stand) and "legible" (readable).
The professor gave a lecture on quantum physics.
She lectured her brother about his careless spending.
Attendance at the guest lecture was mandatory.
His lectures are always engaging and well-researched.
Parents should avoid lecturing teenagers and instead listen to them.