catechizing US
ˈkætɪˌkaɪzɪŋ
Definition

Definition of catechizing - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

religionTECH.USprocess of teaching religious beliefs by questions and answersTECH.US
  • Catechizing is important before confirmation in many churches.
singlet tank top undershirt

Adjective

1.
inquiryRareinvolving thorough questioning or examinationRare
  • Her catechizing manner made the interview intense.
probing questioning
2.
religionTECH.pertaining to religious teaching methodsTECH.
  • The catechizing sessions were part of the church's program.
catechetical doctrinal
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Origin of catechizing

Greek, katechein (to instruct)

Examples of catechizing in a sentence

  • The priest began catechizing new members before they were baptized.
  • His catechizing approach unsettled the witnesses.
  • The catechizing questions left no room for evasion.
  • The catechizing approach was used in Sunday school.
  • Her catechizing methods engaged the young students.

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  1. French:catéchèse, interrogateur, ...
  2. German:Katechese, bohrend, ...
  3. Italian:catechesi, interrogativo, ...
  4. Spanish:catequesis, indagatorio, ...
  5. Portuguese:catequese, interrogativo, ...
  6. Chinese:要理讲授, 询问的, ...
  7. Japanese:要理教育, 質問好きな, ...
  8. Arabic:تَلْقِين, مُسْتَجْوِب, ...
  9. Hebrew:קַטֵּכִיזָה, חָקוּר, ...
  10. Russian:катехизация, допрашивающий, ...
  11. Ukrainian:катехизація, допитливий, ...
  12. Hindi:धर्मशिक्षा, पूछताछ वाले, ...
catechize
ˈkætɪˌkaɪz

Definition of catechize - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
intense questioningUSquestion someone thoroughlyUS
  • The detective catechized the suspect for hours.
grill interrogate quiz
2.
religious teachingTECH.give religious instruction using questions and answersTECH.
  • The priest catechized the children before their confirmation.
educate instruct teach
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Origin of catechize

Greek, katēkhein (to instruct)

Examples of catechize in a sentence

  • The teacher catechized the students on the new topic.
  • She catechized the students during Sunday school.
  • The bishop catechized the new members of the congregation.

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  1. French:catéchiser, ...
  2. German:verhören, unterweisen, ...
  3. Italian:catechizzare, ...
  4. Spanish:interrogar, catequizar, ...
  5. Portuguese:interrogar, catequizar, ...
  6. Chinese:盘问, 问答教学, ...
  7. Japanese:尋問する, 教える, ...
  8. Arabic:اِسْتَجْوَبَ, لَقَّنَ دينيًا, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְחַקֵּר, לְלַמֵּד בְּשִׁיטַת שְׁאֵלוֹת וּתְשׁוּבוֹת, ...
  10. Russian:допрашивать, катехизировать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:ретельно допитувати, ...
  12. Hindi:पूछताछ करना, धार्मिक शिक्षा देना, ...
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