catechize
/'kætikaiz/ Cách viết khác : (catechise) /'kætikizm/
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Definition
- Verb:
- To give religious instruction, especially by a series of questions and answers: To teach the principles of a religion, particularly Christianity, using a formal method of questioning and reciting answers.
- To question or examine someone thoroughly and systematically: To ask a series of demanding or probing questions to test someone's knowledge or beliefs.
Usage
- The verb "catechize" is typically used in formal or religious contexts. It is a transitive verb, meaning it requires a direct object (e.g., ).
- It describes a structured, often rigorous, process of teaching or interrogation.
Examples
- Religious Instruction:
- The priest will catechize the young confirmands before the ceremony.
- For centuries, the church has used this book to catechize new converts.
- Systematic Questioning:
- The lawyer began to catechize the witness about the events of that night.
- My professor catechized me on the details of the theory until I fully understood it.
Advanced Usage
- "To be catechized": To undergo the process of being instructed or questioned.
- The new members were catechized for several months before joining the congregation.
- "Catechizing" as a gerund/noun: The act or process of giving catechism.
- His method of catechizing was both patient and effective.
Variants and Related Words
- Catechise: (verb) An alternative spelling, chiefly British English.
- Catechism: (noun) A summary of religious principles in the form of questions and answers, used for instruction.
- He studied the catechism carefully.
- Catechetical: (adjective) Relating to teaching by question and answer.
- The catechetical method is ancient.
Synonyms
- Instruct: To teach someone a subject or skill.
- Drill: To instruct or exercise by repetition.
- Quiz: To question someone closely.
- Interrogate: To ask questions formally and systematically.
Related Phrases
- To catechize someone on/upon/about something: This structure specifies the topic of the questioning.
- The panel catechized the candidate about her policy proposals.
Verb
- give religious instructions to
- examine through questioning and answering