Can we see a lecture? And is it common to say that?
For example, can we say "we saw the lecture of Prof. X yesterday"?
I know that lectures and speaking in general are for listening but isn't "see" in this sentence signifying the same concept as "hearing/listening"?
anonymous For example, can we say "we saw the lecture of Prof. X yesterday"? No.
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anonymousFor example, can we say "we saw the lecture of Prof. X yesterday"?
No.
I attended Professor Smith's lecture yesterday.
CB
Thanks for the answer.
What if we change the sentence this way please?
"We saw the lecture of Prof Smith yesterday on TV"?