Synonyms for

Lectures

Noun / ˈlektʃɜ:z / Another word for lectures — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a talk or speech given to a group of people, often as a way of teaching or explaining something

Synonyms & similar words

talk chide lambast jaw berate lambaste trounce scold speech lecture rebuke lecturing remonstrate rag reproof reprimand speech talk address discourse sermon lesson presentation seminar workshop class tutorial instruction teaching communication explanation commentary briefing report account narration

Synonyms by register

Formal

discourse address oration exposition

Informal

talk spiel chalk talk lesson

Literary

sermon disquisition

Antonyms

silence listening private study discussion seminar dialogue conversation

Common collocations

  • attend lectures
  • give lectures
  • skip lectures
  • online lectures
  • university lectures
  • guest lectures
  • public lectures
  • morning lectures

Word family

noun lecture
verb lecture
adjective lecturing

Usage note

While 'lecture' can refer to a formal talk, it often implies a one-way delivery of information, sometimes with a negative connotation of being boring or preachy.

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Example sentences

  1. The scientist gave a lecture on the importance of recycling.
  2. The teacher delivered a lecture on grammar rules.
  3. I attended a lecture on the benefits of meditation.
  4. The guest speaker gave an inspiring lecture on leadership.
  5. The audience was captivated by the lecturer's presentation.

Quotes

  • Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire. - William Butler Yeats
  • The lecture method is the process whereby the notes of the professor become the notes of the student without passing through the minds of either. - Arthur Koestler
  • A good lecture is like a good conversation; it should be engaging, thought-provoking, and leave you with a new perspective. - Zainab Salbi

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