catechize
/ˈkætəˌkaɪz/
verb
- To question someone thoroughly, often in a persistent or formal way, especially to test their knowledge or beliefs.
- The teacher catechized the students on the causes of the Civil War.
- My grandmother used to catechize me about my grades every time I visited.
- The journalist catechized the politician about his stance on climate change.
- To instruct someone in the principles of a religion, especially Christianity, by means of questions and answers.
- She was catechized in the faith by her parents at home.
- Volunteers catechize children in the parish every Sunday morning.
- The priest catechized the new members before their baptism.
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