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catechize

/ˌkædəˈkaɪz/
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Other forms: catechized; catechizing; catechizes

Definitions of catechize
  1. verb
    give religious instructions to
    synonyms: catechise
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    type of:
    instruct, learn, teach
    impart skills or knowledge to
  2. verb
    examine through questioning and answering
    synonyms: catechise
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    type of:
    examine
    question closely
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