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to ask
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to question
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to inquire
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to quiz
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to query
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to catechize
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to grill
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to respond
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to answer
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to reply
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to rejoin
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to retort
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/ˈæsk/
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to use words in a question form or tone to get answers from someone

synonymenquire
synonyminquire
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The detective asked the suspect where they were on the night of the crime.
The doctor asked the patient about their symptoms to make a diagnosis.
She asked about the schedule for the day.

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ditransitive
to ask
to question
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/ˈkwɛstʃən/, /ˈkwɛʃən/
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to officially ask someone a series of questions about something

synonyminterrogate
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The journalist questioned the politician about their stance on important issues.
During the job interview, the employer questioned the candidate about their relevant experience.
The investigator questioned the suspect to uncover details about the incident.

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transitive
to question
to inquire
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/ˌɪnˈkwaɪɹ/
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to ask for information, clarification, or an explanation

synonymask
synonymenquire
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The journalist inquired about the details of the breaking news story.
The student inquired about the requirements for enrolling in the advanced course.
The customer inquired about the return policy before making a purchase.

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transitive
to inquire
to quiz
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/ˈkwɪz/
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to ask someone a series of questions in order to get information or clarification about a particular topic

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Detectives quizzed the suspect about his whereabouts on the night of the incident.
The journalist quizzed the politician about the details of the proposed legislation during the press conference.
The doctor quizzed the patient about their medical history before prescribing medication.

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ditransitive
to quiz
to query
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/ˈkwiɹi/
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to ask questions in order to seek information or clarification

synonymquestion
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The customer queried the salesperson about the warranty details before making a purchase.
He queried the online support team regarding an issue with his account login.
She queried the database to find information on recent transactions.

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transitive
to query
to catechize
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/kˈæɾɪtʃˌaɪz/
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to ask someone questions in a formal way

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During the interview, the panel will catechize the candidates to evaluate their problem-solving skills.
As part of the training program, the coach will catechize the athletes to ensure they grasp the strategic aspects of the game.
The teacher decided to catechize the students to assess their understanding of the new scientific concepts.

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transitive
to catechize
to grill
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/ˈɡɹɪɫ/
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to ask a lot of challenging and persistent questions to get information or clarification

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During the debate, the moderator grilled the political candidates on their proposed policies and plans for the future.
In the press conference, reporters grilled the public figure about recent controversial statements.
The detective grilled the suspect for hours to uncover any inconsistencies in their alibi.

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transitive
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to respond
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/ɹiˈspɑnd/, /ɹɪˈspɑnd/
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to answer a question in spoken or written form

synonymanswer
synonymreply
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The customer service team often responds to inquiries within 24 hours.
The spokesperson responded to the media's questions during the press conference.
Right now, the expert is actively responding to questions from the audience.

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transitive
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to answer
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/ˈænsɝ/
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to say, write, or take action in response to a question or situation

synonymreply
synonymrespond
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Please answer the email as soon as possible.
The expert was invited to the conference to answer queries about the new research findings.
He took a moment to answer the email, providing detailed information about the project.

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transitive
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to reply
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/ɹiˈpɫaɪ/, /ɹɪˈpɫaɪ/
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to answer someone by writing or saying something

synonymanswer
synonymrespond
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Please reply to the invitation as soon as possible.
She replied to her friend's message with a heartfelt thank-you note for the birthday gift.
I need to reply to the email from my boss.

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transitive
to reply
to rejoin
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/ɹiˈdʒɔɪn/
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to respond to someone often in a witty, angry, or disapproving manner

synonymcome back
synonymrepay
synonymretort
synonymreturn
synonymriposte
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She rejoined sharply when her sibling criticized her choice of clothing, "Well, it's my style, not yours."
As the discussion intensified, participants began to rejoin with passionate responses, creating a lively exchange of ideas.
When confronted with criticism, she didn't hesitate to rejoin with a clever remark that left everyone amused.

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intransitive
to rejoin
to retort
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/ˈɹiˌtɔɹt/
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to reply quickly and sharply, often in a clever or aggressive manner

synonymcome back
synonymrejoin
synonymrepay
synonymreturn
synonymriposte
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When teased about her cooking skills, she retorted, "Well, at least my food won't cause a kitchen evacuation!"
During the argument, Sarah retorted with a pointed remark that left her opponent momentarily speechless.
Instead of staying silent, Tom retorted with a clever comeback after being challenged by his colleague.

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intransitive
to retort
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