catechize

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Word Origin & History

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.

Example Sentences for catechize

Well, go ahead and catechize Topsy; may be you'll make out something yet.

Every Sabbath we preach in the forenoon and catechize in the afternoon.

Ive talked with Brede, I said, and I didnt have to catechize him.

You want me to catechize the woman because you are afraid to do so.

But the worst will be to catechize us as if we were witnesses in court.

It was his habit to walk when he talked, and he knew the general had come to catechize him.

Her Form mates, more inquisitive than Miss Gibbs, gathered round her and began to catechize.

It was probably the general custom to catechize the children in the afternoon.

Ena forgot for a moment that she badly needed help from her brother and began sharply to catechize him.

He has forbidden them to go out as they ought to the visitas, and to confess, preach, and catechize.

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