interrogate
Use Interrogate in a sentence
əˌgeɪt verb (used with object)
1.
to ask questions of (a person), sometimes to seek answers or information that the person questioned considers personal or secret.
2.
to examine by questions; question formally: The police captain interrogated the suspect.
verb (used without object)
3.
to ask questions, especially formally or officially: the right to interrogate.
Origin:
1475–85; < Latin interrogātus past participle of interrogāre to question, examine, equivalent to inter- inter- + rogā(re) to ask + -tus past participle suffix
1475–85; < Latin interrogātus past participle of interrogāre to question, examine, equivalent to inter- inter- + rogā(re) to ask + -tus past participle suffix
Related forms
in·ter·ro·gat·ing·ly, adverb
re·in·ter·ro·gate, verb, re·in·ter·ro·gat·ed, re·in·ter·ro·gat·ing.
un·in·ter·ro·ga·ble, adjective
Synonyms
1. query.
1. query.
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| —vb | |
| to ask questions (of), esp to question (a witness in court, spy, etc) closely | |
| [C15: from Latin interrogāre to question, examine, from rogāre to ask] | |
| in'terrogatingly | |
| —adv | |
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Example sentences
The movie's later scenes are mostly flashbacks as they interrogate one another and pour out life histories.
Yes, you travel to new locations, then interrogate suspects.
At one time he ordered the defense to interrogate veniremen in groups.
Likewise, they can interrogate a suspect, but not beat him with rubber hoses.
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