To put a question to (someone)

• question

  1. A sentence, phrase, or gesture that seeks information through a reply.
  2. A subject or point that is under discussion or open to controversy:
  3. A matter of concern or difficulty; a problem:

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  1. A sentence, phrase, or gesture that seeks information through a reply.
  2. A subject or point that is under discussion or open to controversy:
  3. A matter of concern or difficulty; a problem:

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• query

  1. A question; an inquiry.
  2. A doubt in the mind; a mental reservation.
  3. A notation, usually a question mark, calling attention to an item in order to question its validity or accuracy.

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  1. A question; an inquiry.
  2. A doubt in the mind; a mental reservation.
  3. A notation, usually a question mark, calling attention to an item in order to question its validity or accuracy.

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• inquire

  1. To seek information by asking a question:
  2. To make an inquiry or investigation:
  3. To ask, especially politely or formally:

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  1. To seek information by asking a question:
  2. To make an inquiry or investigation:
  3. To ask, especially politely or formally:

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• examine

  1. To observe carefully or critically; inspect:
  2. To study or analyze:
  3. To test or check the condition or health of:

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  1. To observe carefully or critically; inspect:
  2. To study or analyze:
  3. To test or check the condition or health of:

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• ask

  1. To put a question to:
  2. To seek an answer to:
  3. To seek information about:

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  1. To put a question to:
  2. To seek an answer to:
  3. To seek information about:

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To subject to a test of knowledge or skill

• test

  1. A procedure for critical evaluation; a means of determining the presence, quality, or truth of something; a trial:
  2. A series of questions, problems, or physical responses designed to determine knowledge, intelligence, or ability.
  3. A basis for evaluation or judgment:

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  1. A procedure for critical evaluation; a means of determining the presence, quality, or truth of something; a trial:
  2. A series of questions, problems, or physical responses designed to determine knowledge, intelligence, or ability.
  3. A basis for evaluation or judgment:

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• examine

  1. To observe carefully or critically; inspect:
  2. To study or analyze:
  3. To test or check the condition or health of:

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  1. To observe carefully or critically; inspect:
  2. To study or analyze:
  3. To test or check the condition or health of:

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• check

  1. A piece of paper that is a negotiable instrument drawn on a bank and payable on demand to the person identified as the payee. A piece of paper that is a negotiable instrument drawn on a bank and payable on demand to the person identified as the payee.

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  1. A piece of paper that is a negotiable instrument drawn on a bank and payable on demand to the person identified as the payee. A piece of paper that is a negotiable instrument drawn on a bank and payable on demand to the person identified as the payee.

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To make fun or make fun of

• twit

  1. A foolishly annoying person.
  2. A reproach, gibe, or taunt.
  3. To taunt, ridicule, or tease, especially for embarrassing mistakes or faults:

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  1. A foolishly annoying person.
  2. A reproach, gibe, or taunt.
  3. To taunt, ridicule, or tease, especially for embarrassing mistakes or faults:

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• scout

  1. To spy on or explore carefully in order to obtain information; reconnoiter.
  2. To observe and evaluate (a talented person), as for possible hiring.
  3. To search as a scout:

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  1. To spy on or explore carefully in order to obtain information; reconnoiter.
  2. To observe and evaluate (a talented person), as for possible hiring.
  3. To search as a scout:

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• scoff

  1. To show or express derision or scorn:
  2. To say in a derisive manner:

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  1. To show or express derision or scorn:
  2. To say in a derisive manner:

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• ridicule

  1. The act of using words, gestures, images, or other products of expression to evoke laughter or contemptuous feelings regarding a person or thing:
  2. The words or other products of expression used in this way:
  3. To expose to ridicule; make fun of.

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  1. The act of using words, gestures, images, or other products of expression to evoke laughter or contemptuous feelings regarding a person or thing:
  2. The words or other products of expression used in this way:
  3. To expose to ridicule; make fun of.

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• mock

  1. To treat with ridicule or contempt; deride:
  2. To imitate in fun or derision:
  3. To mimic or resemble closely:

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  1. To treat with ridicule or contempt; deride:
  2. To imitate in fun or derision:
  3. To mimic or resemble closely:

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• laugh

  1. To express certain emotions, especially mirth or delight, by a series of spontaneous, usually unarticulated sounds often accompanied by corresponding facial and bodily movements.
  2. To show or feel amusement or good humor:
  3. To feel or express derision or contempt; mock:

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  1. To express certain emotions, especially mirth or delight, by a series of spontaneous, usually unarticulated sounds often accompanied by corresponding facial and bodily movements.
  2. To show or feel amusement or good humor:
  3. To feel or express derision or contempt; mock:

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• jest

  1. A playful or frivolous mood or manner:
  2. A playful remark; a witticism or joke.
  3. A playful or amusing act; a prank.

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  1. A playful or frivolous mood or manner:
  2. A playful remark; a witticism or joke.
  3. A playful or amusing act; a prank.

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• jeer

  1. To speak or shout derisively; mock.
  2. To abuse vocally; taunt:
  3. A scoffing or taunting remark or shout.

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  1. To speak or shout derisively; mock.
  2. To abuse vocally; taunt:
  3. A scoffing or taunting remark or shout.

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• gibe

  1. To make taunting, heckling, or jeering remarks.
  2. To deride with taunting remarks.
  3. A derisive remark.

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  1. To make taunting, heckling, or jeering remarks.
  2. To deride with taunting remarks.
  3. A derisive remark.

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• deride

  1. To laugh at, speak of, or write about dismissively or contemptuously.

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  1. To laugh at, speak of, or write about dismissively or contemptuously.

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A set of questions or exercises designed to determine knowledge or skill

• test

  1. A procedure for critical evaluation; a means of determining the presence, quality, or truth of something; a trial:
  2. A series of questions, problems, or physical responses designed to determine knowledge, intelligence, or ability.
  3. A basis for evaluation or judgment:

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  1. A procedure for critical evaluation; a means of determining the presence, quality, or truth of something; a trial:
  2. A series of questions, problems, or physical responses designed to determine knowledge, intelligence, or ability.
  3. A basis for evaluation or judgment:

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• examination

  1. The act of examining or the state of being examined:
  2. A set of questions or exercises testing knowledge or skill.
  3. A formal interrogation:

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  1. The act of examining or the state of being examined:
  2. A set of questions or exercises testing knowledge or skill.
  3. A formal interrogation:

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• exam

  1. An examination; a test.

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  1. An examination; a test.

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• catechization

  1. The act of catechizing.

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  1. The act of catechizing.

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• catechism

  1. A text summarizing the basic principles of a Christian denomination, usually in question-and-answer form.
  2. Formal indoctrination in the tenets of a Christian denomination; catechesis.
  3. A manual giving basic instruction in a subject, usually by rote or repetition.

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  1. A text summarizing the basic principles of a Christian denomination, usually in question-and-answer form.
  2. Formal indoctrination in the tenets of a Christian denomination; catechesis.
  3. A manual giving basic instruction in a subject, usually by rote or repetition.

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