📖 Definitions of "Lectured"
verb
- 1
To teach (somebody) by giving a speech on a given topic.
"The professor lectured to two classes this morning."
- 2
To preach, to berate, to scold.
"Emily's father lectured her about the importance of being home before midnight."
💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Lectured"
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| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| conferencesnoun | (sciences) A formal event where scientists present their research results in speeches, workshops, posters or by other means. |
| lessonverb | To give a lesson to; to teach. |
| taughtverb | Misspelling of taut. [(also figuratively) Under tension, like a stretched bowstring, rope, or sail; tight.] |
| admonished | punished especially by reproof or reprimand |
| preachedverb | (transitive) To proclaim by public discourse; to utter in a sermon or a formal religious harangue. |
| instructed | (all used chiefly with qualifiers `well' or `poorly' or `un-') having received specific instruction |
| addressed | Having been the audience for an address, speech or presentation. |
| haranguedverb | (ambitransitive) To give a forceful and lengthy lecture or criticism to someone. |
| informed | Instructed; having knowledge of a fact or area of education. |
| demonstrated | having been demonstrated or verified beyond doubt |
| enlightenednoun | Educated or informed. |
| explainedverb | (transitive) To make plain, manifest, or intelligible; to clear of obscurity; to illustrate the meaning of. |
| briefed | Having been given a briefing, informed. |
| expoundedverb | (transitive) To set out the meaning of; to explain or discuss at length. |
| discoursedverb | (intransitive) To engage in discussion or conversation; to converse. |
| oratedverb | To speak formally; to give a speech. |
| sermonizedverb | (intransitive) To speak in the manner of a sermon; to preach; to propagate one's morality or opinions with speech. |
| coachedverb | (transitive) To instruct; to train. |
| tutored | (all used chiefly with qualifiers `well' or `poorly' or `un-') having received specific instruction |
| educated | Having attained a level of higher education, such as a college degree. |
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