verb
catechize
Catechize (verb) means to teach someone about religion by speaking to them, often using a set pattern of questions and answers, as when preparing a person for confirmation.
verb
1
To teach someone about religion by speaking to them, often using a set pattern of questions and answers, as when preparing a person for confirmation.
2
To ask someone a long series of questions.
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Etymology
Catechize is derived from Latin catēchizāre, from Ancient Greek κατηχίζω (katēkhízō), from κατηχέω (katēkhéō, “to teach (orally)”), formed from κατά (katá, “down”) and ἠχέω (ēkhéō, “to sound, to resound”).
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What is the meaning of catechize?
"catechize" (verb) means to teach someone about religion by speaking to them, often using a set pattern of questions and answers, as when preparing a person for confirmation.
What is another word for catechize?
Other words for "catechize" include catechise.
What are the different meanings of catechize?
"catechize" has 2 main meanings: 1. To teach someone about religion by speaking to them, often using a set pattern of questions and answers, as when preparing a person for confirmation; 2. To ask someone a long series of questions.
