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catechise

cat·e·chize
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kat-i-kahyz]
    • /ˈkæt ɪˌkaɪz/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [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
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

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.

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Synonyms for catechise

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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