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LECTURE Synonyms

There are 38 synonyms of the word lecture. (exact relations)
There are 17 hypernyms of the word lecture. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for LECTURE

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talk
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an exchange of ideas via conversation

• discussion; (`talk about' is a less formal alternative for `discussion of')

• the act of giving a talk to an audience

• a speech that is open to the public

• idle gossip or rumor

verb

• exchange thoughts; talk with

• express in speech

• use language

• reveal information

• divulge confidential information or secrets

• deliver a lecture or talk

speech
nounn
noun

• the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience

• (language) communication by word of mouth

• something spoken

• the exchange of spoken words

• your characteristic style or manner of expressing yourself orally

• a lengthy rebuke

• words making up the dialogue of a play

• the mental faculty or power of vocal communication

address
verb, nounv, n
noun

• (computer science) the code that identifies where a piece of information is stored

• the place where a person or organization can be found or communicated with

• the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience

• the manner of speaking to another individual

• a sign in front of a house or business carrying the conventional form by which its location is described

• written directions for finding some location; written on letters or packages that are to be delivered to that location

• the stance assumed by a golfer in preparation for hitting a golf ball

• the ability to do or say what is appropriate for the occasion

verb

• speak to

• give a speech to

• put an address on (an envelope)

• direct a question at someone

• address or apply oneself to something, direct one's efforts towards something, such as a question

• greet, as with a prescribed form, title, or name

• access or locate by address

• act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

• speak to someone

• adjust and aim (a golf ball) at in preparation of hitting

colloquium
nounn
noun

• an academic meeting or seminar usually led by a different lecturer and on a different topic at each meeting

• an address to an academic meeting or seminar

conference
nounn
noun

• a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)

• an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members

• a discussion among participants who have an agreed (serious) topic

discourse
verb, nounv, n
noun

• extended verbal expression in speech or writing

• an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)

• an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic

verb

• to consider or examine in speech or writing

• carry on a conversation

• talk at length and formally about a topic

disquisition
nounn
noun

• an elaborate analytical or explanatory essay or discussion

dissertation
nounn
noun

• a treatise advancing a new point of view resulting from research; usually a requirement for an advanced academic degree

homily
nounn
noun

• a sermon on a moral or religious topic

lesson
nounn
noun

• a unit of instruction

• punishment intended as a warning to others

• the significance of a story or event

• a task assigned for individual study

oration
nounn
noun

• an instance of oratory

seminar
nounn
noun

• any meeting for an exchange of ideas

• a course offered for a small group of advanced students

sermon
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)

• a moralistic rebuke

symposium
nounn
noun

• a meeting or conference for the public discussion of some topic especially one in which the participants form an audience and make presentations

tutorial
nounn
adjective

• of or relating to tutors or tutoring

noun

• a session of intensive tuition given by a tutor to an individual or to a small number of students

workshop
nounn
noun

• small workplace where handcrafts or manufacturing are done

• a brief intensive course for a small group; emphasizes problem solving

berate
verbv
verb

• censure severely or angrily

chide
verbv
verb

• censure severely or angrily

jaw
nounn
noun

• the part of the skull of a vertebrate that frames the mouth and holds the teeth

• the bones of the skull that frame the mouth and serve to open it; the bones that hold the teeth

• holding device consisting of one or both of the opposing parts of a tool that close to hold an object

verb

• talk socially without exchanging too much information

• talk incessantly and tiresomely

• chew (food); to bite and grind with the teeth

• censure severely or angrily

lambast
verbv
verb

• beat with a cane

• censure severely or angrily

Best Hypernyms For LECTURE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for lecture, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (16)
address criticise criticize instruct instruction knock learn pedagogy rebuke reprehension reprimand reproof reproval speech teach teaching
Phrases (1)
pick apart

Alternatives for TALK

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