catechize
pronunciation
How to pronounce catechize in British English:
UK ['kætɪkaɪz]
How to pronounce catechize in American English:
US ['kætəˌkaɪz]
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- Verb:
- examine through questioning and answering
- give religious instructions to
Word Origin
- catechize (v.)
- early 15c., from Church Latin catechizare "to teach by word of mouth" (also source of French catéchiser, Spanish catequizar, Italian catechizzare), from Greek katekhizein "teach orally, instruct by word of mouth," from katekhein "to resound" (see catechesis). Related: Catechized; catechizing.
Example
- 1. He was too sorry and disturbed to wish to catechize or confuse him further .