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verb (used with object), -chized, -chiz·ing.
1.
to instruct orally by means of questions and answers, especially in Christian doctrine.
2.
to question with reference to belief.
3.
to question closely.
Also, especially British, cat·e·chise.
Origin:
1375–1425; late Middle English < Late Latin catēchizāre < Greek katēchízein to make (someone) learn by teaching orally, equivalent to katēch(eîn) to teach orally (see catechist) + -izein -ize
1375–1425; late Middle English < Late Latin catēchizāre < Greek katēchízein to make (someone) learn by teaching orally, equivalent to katēch(eîn) to teach orally (see catechist) + -izein -ize
Related forms
cat·e·chiz·a·ble, adjective
cat·e·chi·za·tion, noun
cat·e·chiz·er, noun
un·cat·e·chized, adjective
Synonyms
3. interrogate, quiz, examine, probe.
3. interrogate, quiz, examine, probe.
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Word Origin & History
catechize
c.1449, from L. catechizare, from Gk. katekhizein "teach orally, instruct by word of mouth," from kata "thoroughly" + ekhein "to sound."
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