catechize

catechize Definition

cat·echize (kat′ə kīz′)

transitive verb -·chized′, -·chiz′·ing

to teach, esp. in the principles of religion, by the method of questions and answers
to question searchingly or fully

Etymology: ME catecizen < LL(Ec) catechizare < Gr katēchizein: see catechetical

catechize Related Forms

cat′·echi·za′·tion (-ki zā′s̸hən) noun cat′·echiz′·er noun

catechize Synonyms

To instruct systematically
instruct, train, educate, drill; see teach 1, 2.
To question
interrogate, inquire, quiz; see ask 1, question 1. See syn. study at ask.

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