All question synonyms
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Q q verb question
- interrogate β to ask questions of (a person), sometimes to seek answers or information that the person questioned considers personal or secret.
- quiz β an informal test or examination of a student or class.
- ask β If you ask someone something, you say something to them in the form of a question because you want to know the answer.
- grill β a grating or openwork barrier, as for a gate, usually of metal and often of decorative design.
- probe β to search into or examine thoroughly; question closely: to probe one's conscience.
- examine β Inspect (someone or something) in detail to determine their nature or condition; investigate thoroughly.
- look into β to turn one's eyes toward something or in some direction in order to see: He looked toward the western horizon and saw the returning planes.
- challenge β A challenge is something new and difficult which requires great effort and determination.
- interview β a formal meeting in which one or more persons question, consult, or evaluate another person: a job interview.
- investigate β to examine, study, or inquire into systematically; search or examine into the particulars of; examine in detail.
- query β a question; an inquiry.
- search β to go or look through (a place, area, etc.) carefully in order to find something missing or lost: They searched the woods for the missing child. I searched the desk for the letter.
- seek β to go in search or quest of: to seek the truth.
- catechize β to teach or examine by means of questions and answers
- enquire β (intransitive) To make an enquiry.
- hit β to deal a blow or stroke to: Hit the nail with the hammer.
- inquire β to seek information by questioning; ask: to inquire about a person.
- knock β to strike a sounding blow with the fist, knuckles, or anything hard, especially on a door, window, or the like, as in seeking admittance, calling attention, or giving a signal: to knock on the door before entering.
- petition β a formally drawn request, often bearing the names of a number of those making the request, that is addressed to a person or group of persons in authority or power, soliciting some favor, right, mercy, or other benefit: a petition for clemency; a petition for the repeal of an unfair law.
- pry β to inquire impertinently or unnecessarily into something: to pry into the personal affairs of others.
- pump β a lightweight, low-cut shoe without fastenings for women.
- quest β a search or pursuit made in order to find or obtain something: a quest for uranium mines; a quest for knowledge.
- roast β to bake (meat or other food) uncovered, especially in an oven.
- solicit β to seek for (something) by entreaty, earnest or respectful request, formal application, etc.: He solicited aid from the minister.
- cross-examine β When a lawyer cross-examines someone during a trial or hearing, he or she questions them about the evidence that they have already given.
- go over β to move or proceed, especially to or from something: They're going by bus.
- hit up β to deal a blow or stroke to: Hit the nail with the hammer.
- sound out β to measure or try the depth of (water, a deep hole, etc.) by letting down a lead or plummet at the end of a line, or by some equivalent means.
- work over β exertion or effort directed to produce or accomplish something; labor; toil.
- doubt β to be uncertain about; consider questionable or unlikely; hesitate to believe.
- suspect β to believe to be guilty, false, counterfeit, undesirable, defective, bad, etc., with little or no proof: to suspect a person of murder.
- mistrust β lack of trust or confidence; distrust.
- distrust β to regard with doubt or suspicion; have no trust in.
- dispute β to engage in argument or debate.
- oppose β to act against or provide resistance to; combat.
- controvert β to deny, refute, or oppose (some argument or opinion)
- disbelieve β to have no belief in; refuse or reject belief in: to disbelieve reports of UFO sightings.
- hesitate β to be reluctant or wait to act because of fear, indecision, or disinclination: She hesitated to take the job.
- impeach β to accuse (a public official) before an appropriate tribunal of misconduct in office.
- impugn β to challenge as false (another's statements, motives, etc.); cast doubt upon.
- suspicion β act of suspecting.
noun question
- inquiry β a seeking or request for truth, information, or knowledge.
- interrogation β the act of interrogating; questioning.
- request β the act of asking for something to be given or done, especially as a favor or courtesy; solicitation or petition: At his request, they left.
- demand β If one thing demands another, the first needs the second in order to happen or be dealt with successfully.
- investigation β the act or process of investigating or the condition of being investigated.
- questioning β indicating or implying a question: a questioning tone in her voice.
- catechism β 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.