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to catechize
01
to ask someone questions in a formal way
Transitive: to catechize sb
Examples
During the interview, the panel will catechize the candidates to evaluate their problem-solving skills.
The detective began to catechize the witness to gather more information about the events leading up to the incident.
02
to give religious instruction, especially in the form of question and answer
Transitive: to catechize sb
Examples
The priest catechized the children in preparation for their First Communion.
The Sunday school teacher catechized the students on the Ten Commandments.
