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lecturing Synonyms & Antonyms

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Lecturing as a Verb

1

present participle and gerund of lecture

2

To teach (somebody) by giving a speech on a given topic.

The professor lectured to two classes this morning.

3

To preach, to berate, to scold.

Emily's father lectured her about the importance of being home before midnight.

Lecturing as a Noun

1

The act of delivering a lecture or harangue.

Lecturing in a Sentence

The professor lectured to two classes this morning.

Emily's father lectured her about the importance of being home before midnight.

Word Forms & Grammar

lecturing

lecturing (plural lecturings)

Lecturing at a Glance

Part of speechverb, noun
Meaningpresent participle and gerund of lecture
Plurallecturings