Keywords: lecture, lecturer, speech, speaker, sermon, testimony, preach, testify

Sign Definition

As a Noun

1. A talk that someone gives in order to teach people about a particular subject. English = lecture.
2. A person who talks to a group of people about a particular subject. English = speaker.
3. A person who teaches at a university or college. English = lecturer.
4. A formal talk that someone gives to lots of people; a formal talk given by a religious figure. English = speech; sermon.
5. A formal statement that someone makes, especially in a court of law. English = testimony.

As a Verb or Adjective

1. To give a talk in order to teach people about a particular subject. English = lecture.
2. To give a formal talk to lots of people. English = make a speech.
3. (When referring to a religious figure) to give a formal talk in a place of worship. English = preach, give a sermon.
4. To make a formal statement, especially in a court of law. English = testify.