Catechise

/ˈkætɪkaɪz/ verb

British spelling: to instruct someone in religious doctrine through systematic questions and answers; to question closely about beliefs or knowledge.

From Greek 'katechizein' (to teach by word of mouth), ultimately from 'kata-' (down) and 'echein' (to sound). The British '-ise' spelling reflects Latin-derived verbs in British English.

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