Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Lectures.
How to pronounce lectures:
US
Lectures - as a noun
A speech that is open to the public
Example: "He attended a lecture on telecommunications"
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A lengthy rebuke
Example: "A good lecture was my father's idea of discipline"
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Teaching by giving a discourse on some subject (typically to a class)
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Lectures - as a verb
Deliver a lecture or talk
Example: "She will talk at rutgers next week"
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Censure severely or angrily
Example: "The mother scolded the child for entering a stranger's car"
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- bawl out
- berate
- call down
- call on the carpet
- chew out
- chew up
- chide
- dress down
- have words
- jaw
- lambast
- lambaste
- rag
- rebuke
- remonstrate
- reprimand
- scold
- take to task
- trounce
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Example Sentences
"I have attended many lectures on ancient history."
"The university offers a series of lectures on art history."
"He delivers informative and engaging lectures on economics."
Word Game Points
Is LECTURES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, lectures is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
LECTURES has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.
Is LECTURES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, lectures is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordLECTURES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.
Is LECTURES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, lectures is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordLECTURES has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.
