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Definition of Catechize
1. Verb. Examine through questioning and answering.
2. Verb. Give religious instructions to.
Generic synonyms: Instruct, Learn, Teach
Derivative terms: Catechism, Catechism
Definition of Catechize
1. v. t. See Catechise.
Definition of Catechize
1. Verb. 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. ¹
2. Verb. To question at length. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Catechize
1. [v -CHIZED, -CHIZING, -CHIZES]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Catechize
Literary usage of Catechize
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Preaching and Sermon Construction by Paul Bertie Bull (1922)
"catechize.—Young priests should be trained to preach instructively by being
entrusted with the catechism of the young. If this catechism is undertaken with ..."
2. The Monthly Christian Spectator. 1851-1859 (1852)
"catechize, in two courses of questions. ' 4. Read single words from the tablet,
... Give picture definition, and catechize.' The whole five grades are ..."
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