catechize

A verb meaning to instruct or question someone systematically, especially in religious or formal contexts.

ruГлагол, означающий систематически наставлять или опрашивать кого-либо, особенно в религиозном или формальном контексте.esVerbo que significa instruir o interrogar sistemáticamente a alguien, especialmente en un contexto religioso o formal.frVerbe signifiant instruire systématiquement ou interroger quelqu'un, en particulier dans un contexte religieux ou formel.deVerb, das bedeutet, jemanden systematisch zu unterweisen oder zu befragen, besonders im religiösen oder formellen Kontext.ptVerbo que significa instruir ou interrogar sistematicamente alguém, especialmente em contexto religioso ou formal, por meio de perguntas e respostas.zh动词，指系统地教导或反复询问某人，尤指在宗教或正式场合下。arفعل يعني تعليم شخص أو استجوابه بشكل منهجي، ولا سيما في السياق الديني أو الرسمي.

1. To question thoroughly C2 formal

   To interrogate or examine someone by asking a series of detailed questions, often in a systematic manner.

   • The lawyer catechized the witness about the events of that night.
   • The journalist catechized the politician on his policy decisions.
   • The teacher catechized the students to ensure they understood the complex theory.

   ruДопрашиватьesinterrogar a fondofrinterroger minutieusementdeAusfragenptInterrogarzh盘问arاستجواب

   Synonyme: cross examineexaminegrillinterrogateprobepumpquestionquiz

2. To give religious instruction C2 formal

   To teach the principles of a religion, especially Christianity, through a formal process of questions and answers.

   • The priest catechized the new converts before their baptism.
   • She was catechized in the faith by her grandmother.
   • The missionary spent years catechizing the local population.

   ruКатехизироватьescatequizarfrcatéchiserdeKatechesierenptCatequizarzh要理讲授arيُعلِّم مبادئ الدين

   Synonyme: drilledifyeducateindoctrinateinstructschoolteachtrain

• catechized past participle
• catechized past simple
• catechizing present participle
• catechizes third person singular