catechize
verb (used with object)
to instruct orally by means of questions and answers, especially in Christian doctrine.
catechise
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a variation of
catechize.
Example Sentences
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Is not the parish minister able to catechise them?
From The Works of Mr. George Gillespie (Vol. 1 of 2) by George Gillespie
“I might with reason question your lordship’s right to catechise me——” “Ah! villain—would you dare?” exclaimed the marquis, his countenance becoming flushed with rage: for he imagined that the robber chief was trifling with him.
From Wagner, the Wehr-Wolf by George W. M. (George William MacArthur) Reynolds
"How you catechise one," says Portia, with a painfully bald attempt at indifference that does not impose upon the slowly awakening suspicions of the other for one instant.
From Portia or By Passions Rocked by Duchess
And in order not to disappoint you by giving you books that you have read before, I want to catechise you a little.
From Imaginary Interviews by William Dean Howells
“Are you going to catechise me?” laughed Stephen.
From One Snowy Night Long ago at Oxford by M. (Madelaine) Irwin
