catechize

1. (transitive) To give oral instruction, especially of religion; (specifically) by the formal question-and-answer method; in the Church of England and Roman Catholic Church, to teach the catechism as preparation for confirmation.
2. (transitive) To question at length.

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈkætɪkaɪz/

Etymology

Derived from Latin catechizare, from Ancient Greek κατηχίζω (katēkhízō), from κατηχέω (katēkhéō, “to teach (orally)”), from κατά (katá, “down”) + ἠχέω (ēkhéō, “to sound, to resound”).

Synonyms

catechise

examine

interrogate

prime

sermonize