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catechize
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Catechize \Cat"e*chize\, v. t. See Catechise.
Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
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.\n
Wiktionary
vb. 1 To give oral instruction, especially of religion; now specifically by the formal question-and-answer method; in the Church of England, to teach the catechism as preparation for confirmation. 2 To question at length.
WordNet
Usage examples of "catechize".
And even if not, they might find out how to reach Saidee, by catechizing the Kabyle girl.
Therefore to catechize and to exorcize do not belong to the office of the priests, but rather to that of the ministers.
At Tulle, the electors of the second class, almost all chosen from among the cultivators, and, moreover, catechized by the club, nominate for deputies and public prosecutor only the candidates who are pledged against rentals and against water privileges.
The Germans watched mother carefully as they catechized and visited, observing her reactions and body language.