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History
Synonyms
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Meaning:
ask

to call to (a person) for an answer to or about (something)

question

cross-examine

to question (a person) closely, especially to test answers given to someone else as in a law court

ask pointed questions

cross-question

cross-examine

ask pointed questions

enlighten

to give more knowledge to a person (about something); free a person from ignorance, misunderstanding or false beliefs

explain thoroughly; make aware

inquire

to ask in order to be told (something)

ask; look into

inspect

to examine (details) carefully; to visit (a school, office etc) to see if the organization is running well and work is done properly

examine, check

instil

to introduce ideas etc using continual effort

implant, introduce

interrogate

to question (a person) thoroughly or formally

ask pointed questions

teach

to give (a person) instruction or training (in an area of knowledge, skill etc)

educate; instill knowledge

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