Definition
Definition of catechizing - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
religionTECH. US process of teaching religious beliefs by questions and answersTECH. US
- Catechizing is important before confirmation in many churches.
Adjective
1.
inquiryRare involving thorough questioning or examinationRare
- Her catechizing manner made the interview intense.
2.
religionTECH. pertaining to religious teaching methodsTECH.
- The catechizing sessions were part of the church's program.
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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- French:catéchèse, interrogateur, ...
- German:Katechese, bohrend, ...
- Italian:catechesi, interrogativo, ...
- Spanish:catequesis, indagatorio, ...
- Portuguese:catequese, interrogativo, ...
- Chinese:要理讲授, 询问的, ...
- Japanese:要理教育, 質問好きな, ...
- Arabic:تَلْقِين, مُسْتَجْوِب, ...
- Hebrew:קַטֵּכִיזָה, חָקוּר, ...
- Russian:катехизация, допрашивающий, ...
- Ukrainian:катехизація, допитливий, ...
- Hindi:धर्मशिक्षा, पूछताछ वाले, ...
Definition of catechize - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
intense questioningUS question someone thoroughlyUS
- The detective catechized the suspect for hours.
2.
religious teachingTECH. give religious instruction using questions and answersTECH.
- The priest catechized the children before their confirmation.
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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- French:catéchiser, ...
- German:verhören, unterweisen, ...
- Italian:catechizzare, ...
- Spanish:interrogar, catequizar, ...
- Portuguese:interrogar, catequizar, ...
- Chinese:盘问, 问答教学, ...
- Japanese:尋問する, 教える, ...
- Arabic:اِسْتَجْوَبَ, لَقَّنَ دينيًا, ...
- Hebrew:לְחַקֵּר, לְלַמֵּד בְּשִׁיטַת שְׁאֵלוֹת וּתְשׁוּבוֹת, ...
- Russian:допрашивать, катехизировать, ...
- Ukrainian:ретельно допитувати, ...
- Hindi:पूछताछ करना, धार्मिक शिक्षा देना, ...
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