LECTURE Meaning of LECTURE in English I . n. 1.Discourse, prelection.2.Censure, lesson, lecturing, reprimand, reproof, scolding. II . v. a. 1.Deliver a ~ to.2.Reprove, reprimand, scold, chide, rate. Soule. Dictionary of English synonyms. Словарь английских синонимов. 2012