Liberal Dictionary English Dictionary
verb (used with object), cat·e·chized, cat·e·chiz·ing.
- to instruct orally by means of questions and answers, especially in Christian doctrine.
- to question with reference to belief.
- to question closely.
verb (tr)
- to teach or examine by means of questions and answers
- to give oral instruction in Christianity, esp by using a catechism
- to put questions to (someone)
early 15c., from Church Latin catechizare “to teach by word of mouth” (also source of French catéchiser, Spanish catequizar, Italian catechizzare), from Greek katekhizein “teach orally, instruct by word of mouth,” from katekhein “to resound” (see catechesis). Related: Catechized; catechizing.