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Word: Catechize
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
late Middle English: via late Latin from ecclesiastical Greek katēkhizein, from katēkhein ‘instruct orally, make hear’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈkatɪkʌɪz
Dialects: British English
Definition:
instruct (someone) in the principles of Christian religion by means of question and answer, typically by using a catechism.
Short Definition:instruct in principles of Christian religion by question and answer
Variant Forms:
- catechise
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