interrogate
[ in-ter-uh-geyt ]
/ ɪnˈtɛr əˌgeɪt /
verb (used with object), in·ter·ro·gat·ed, in·ter·ro·gat·ing.
to ask questions of (a person), sometimes to seek answers or information that the person questioned considers personal or secret.
to examine by questions; question formally: The police captain interrogated the suspect.
verb (used without object), in·ter·ro·gat·ed, in·ter·ro·gat·ing.
to ask questions, especially formally or officially: the right to interrogate.
Origin of interrogate
1475–85; < Latin
interrogātus past participle of
interrogāre to question, examine, equivalent to
inter-
inter- +
rogā(re) to ask +
-tus past participle suffix
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British Dictionary definitions for interrogate
interrogate
/ (ɪnˈtɛrəˌɡeɪt) /
verb
to ask questions (of), esp to question (a witness in court, spy, etc) closely
Derived forms of interrogate
interrogatingly, adverbWord Origin for interrogate
C15: from Latin
interrogāre to question, examine, from
rogāre to ask