interrogate
UK: ɪnˈtɛrəɡeɪt | US: ɪnˈtɛrəɡeɪt
vt. to question someone formally or systematically
vt. to examine or inquire thoroughly
vi. (rare) to ask questions in a formal setting
interrogate = inter<between> + rog<ask> + ate<verb suffix>
- inter (from Latin inter, meaning "between" or "among")
- rog (from Latin rogare, meaning "to ask" or "to request")
- ate (a verb-forming suffix indicating action)
Etymology Origin:
The word interrogate traces back to Latin interrogare, combining inter- (between) and rogare (to ask). It originally described formal questioning, often in legal or authoritative contexts, where questions were posed "between" parties to uncover truth. Over time, it retained this systematic, rigorous connotation in English.
The detective decided to interrogate the suspect in a private room.
Journalists often interrogate politicians to uncover hidden agendas.
The lawyer will interrogate the witness during the trial.
Scientists interrogate data to validate their hypotheses.
The teacher encouraged students to interrogate the text deeply for meaning.