lecture
US /ˈlɛktʃɚ/
Definition
a speech that is open to the public
Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.
Examples
The professor will give a lecture on international trade tonight.
Word Family
Synonyms
- presentationthe activity of formally presenting something (as a prize or reward)
- talkan exchange of ideas via conversation
- speechthe act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
Collocations
- Easy attend a lectureto be present at an event or meeting regarding a lecture
- Medium deliver a lectureto bring or provide results or goods regarding a lecture
- Hard guest lecture on marketing strategydescribing guest lecture on marketing strategy (a visitor to whom hospitality is extended)
- Very Hard deliver a stern lecture on ethicsto bring or provide results or goods regarding a stern lecture on ethics
Learner's English edition · Curated definitions for TOEIC learners.