interrogate

in-ter-ro-gate · verb

imported

Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    To ask questions of someone formally and intensively, especially in an official or hostile manner.

  2. 2.

    To examine or question critically.

  3. 3.

    (Computing) To send a signal to a device to obtain information or a response.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    interrogate under oath — To question formally while the person is sworn to tell the truth
  • •
    interrogate the data — To analyze data critically to extract meaningful information

Related words

Antonyms: answer, respond
See also: interrogated, interrogation, question
Synonyms: cross-examine, grill, question, quiz

Etymology

From Latin interrogare ("to ask, question"), from inter ("between, among") + rogare ("to ask").