interrogate
Translation
to interrogate, to question
Examples
The police will interrogate the suspect.
The police will interrogate the suspect.
You can interrogate the database for specific information.
You can interrogate the database for specific information.
Grammar Patterns
to interrogate ((sb.)) to question (sb.) formally The police will interrogate the suspect.
Similar Words
Synonyms: question, quiz, grill, examine
Etymology
From Latin 'interrogare', from 'inter-' (between) + 'rogare' (to ask). To ask questions among or between people.
Memory Tips
Think of an 'interro'gation room where police ask questions to get to the 'gate' of the truth.