Catechize
to instruct orally by means of questions and answers, especially in Christian doctrine.
to question with reference to belief.
to question closely.
Historical Examples
The abbe, who showed a joy that was almost infantine, agreed to catechize the old man and confer with him twice a week.
Ursula Honore de Balzac
Well, go ahead and catechize Topsy; may be you’ll make out something yet.
Uncle Tom’s Cabin Harriet Beecher Stowe
Ive talked with Brede, I said, and I didnt have to catechize him.
Short Sixes H. C. Bunner
Every Sabbath we preach in the forenoon and catechize in the afternoon.
Religious Life of Virginia in the Seventeenth Century George MacLaren Brydon
Fletcher, however, still found means to catechize the children and to hold meetings in private.
Fletcher of Madeley Frederic W. Macdonald
But the worst will be to catechize us as if we were witnesses in court.
The Brightener C. N. Williamson
He has forbidden them to go out as they ought to the visitas, and to confess, preach, and catechize.
The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898 – Volume 41 of 55, 1691-1700 Various
It was his habit to walk when he talked, and he knew the general had come to catechize him.
A Certain Rich Man William Allen White
The inquisitor proceeded accordingly to catechize him, and soon satisfied himself of the schoolmaster’s heresy.
The Rise of the Dutch Republic, Volume I.(of III) 1555-66 John Lothrop Motley
Her Form mates, more inquisitive than Miss Gibbs, gathered round her and began to catechize.
The Madcap of the School Angela Brazil
verb (transitive)
to teach or examine by means of questions and answers
to give oral instruction in Christianity, esp by using a catechism
to put questions to (someone)
v.
early 15c., from Church Latin catechizare “to teach by word of mouth” (also source of French catéchiser, Spanish catequizar, Italian catechizzare), from Greek katekhizein “teach orally, instruct by word of mouth,” from katekhein “to resound” (see catechesis). Related: Catechized; catechizing.
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