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- [kat-i-kahyz]
- /ˈkæt ɪˌkaɪz/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kat-i-kahyz]
- /ˈkæt ɪˌkaɪz/
Definitions of catechise word
- verb with object catechise to instruct orally by means of questions and answers, especially in Christian doctrine. 1
- verb with object catechise to question with reference to belief. 1
- verb with object catechise to question closely. 1
- noun catechise (British) alternative spelling of catechize. 1
- verb catechise Non-Oxford British English standard spelling of catechize. 0
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Origin of catechise
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English < Late Latin catēchizāre < Greek katēchízein to make (someone) learn by teaching orally, equivalent to katēch(eîn) to teach orally (see catechist) + -izein -ize
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Parts of speech for Catechise
noun
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adverb
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preposition
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catechise popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
catechise usage trend in Literature
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noun catechise
- catechism — In a Catholic, Episcopal, or Orthodox Church, the catechism is a series of questions and answers about religious beliefs, which has to be learned by people before they can become full members of that Church.
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