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LECTERN Synonyms

There are 9 synonyms of the word lectern. (exact relations)
There is 1 hypernym of the word lectern. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for LECTERN

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podium
nounn
noun

• a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it

reading desk
nounn
noun

• desk or stand with a slanted top used to hold a text at the proper height for a lecturer

ambo
nounn
noun

• a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it

dais
nounn
noun

• a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it

desk
nounn
noun

• a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments

platform
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a raised horizontal surface

• a document stating the aims and principles of a political party

• the combination of a particular computer and a particular operating system

• any military structure or vehicle bearing weapons

• a woman's shoe with a very high thick sole

• a long, flat raised structure of a railway station, where people get on and off of trains

pulpit
nounn
noun

• a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it

rostrum
nounn
noun

• a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it

• beaklike projection of the anterior part of the head of certain insects such as e.g. weevils

stand
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a support or foundation

• the position where a thing or person stands

• a growth of similar plants (usually trees) in a particular area

• a small table for holding articles of various kinds

• a support for displaying ot holding various articles

• an interruption of normal activity

• a mental position from which things are viewed

• a booth where articles are displayed for sale

• a stop made by a touring musical or theatrical group to give a performance

• tiered seats consisting of a structure (often made of wood) where people can sit to watch an event (game or parade)

• a platform where a (brass) band can play in the open air

• a defensive effort

verb

• be standing; be upright

• be in some specified state or condition

• occupy a place or location, also metaphorically

• hold one's ground; maintain a position; be steadfast or upright

• put up with something or somebody unpleasant

• have or maintain a position or stand on an issue

• remain inactive or immobile

• be in effect; be or remain in force

• be tall; have a height of; copula

• put into an upright position

• withstand the force of something

• be available for stud services

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Alternatives for PODIUM

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