interrogate
/ɪnˈterəɡeɪt/
in · ter · ro · gate
ɪn · ˈter · ə · ɡeɪt
English Definition
v. question formally
Significado en Español
interrogar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
thẩm vấn, hỏi cung
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Example Sentence
The police interrogated the witness.
警方审问证人。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
inter(between)+rogate(ask)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “interrogate”.
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A
Investigate
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B
Ignore
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C
Comprehend
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D
Persuade
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A — Investigate.
“interrogate” means v. question formally
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The detectives spent hours preparing to ______ the nervous suspect.
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interrogate
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B
release
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C
comfort
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D
ignore
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A — interrogate.
“interrogate” means v. question formally
Common questions about “interrogate”
What does “interrogate” mean?
interrogate — v. question formally. In Chinese: 审问，盘问，询问.
How do you pronounce “interrogate”?
interrogate is pronounced /ɪnˈterəɡeɪt/. It breaks into 4 syllables: in · ter · ro · gate.
How do you use “interrogate” in a sentence?
The police interrogated the witness. (警方审问证人。)
What are synonyms for “interrogate”?
question, examine — all close in meaning to interrogate (v. question formally).
Is “interrogate” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. interrogate appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “interrogate”?
inter(between)+rogate(ask)
