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CATECHIZE

Pronunciation (US):

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 I. (verb) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Examine through questioning and answering

Synonyms:

catechise; catechize

Classified under:

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing

Hypernyms (to "catechize" is one way to...):

examine (question closely)

Sentence frame:

Somebody ----s somebody

Derivation:

catechism (a series of question put to an individual (such as a political candidate) to elicit their views)

Sense 2

Meaning:

Give religious instructions to

Synonyms:

catechise; catechize

Classified under:

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing

Hypernyms (to "catechize" is one way to...):

instruct; learn; teach (impart skills or knowledge to)

Sentence frame:

Somebody ----s somebody

Derivation:

catechism (an elementary book summarizing the principles of a Christian religion; written as questions and answers)

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