Definition

To ask someone questions in a formal or official way, often to get information or to find out the truth.

Example

The detective had to interrogate the suspect to gather more evidence.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you hear about the police interrogate session last night?

Yeah, I read about it online; it sounded intense!

I wonder what kind of questions they had to interrogate the suspect with.

Probably some tough ones to get to the bottom of things.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Interrogate → It is formed from "inter-" (meaning between) and "rogare" (meaning to ask). The word describes the act of asking questions between parties, often in a formal or intense manner.

Memory Tip

Think of asking questions 'between' people ('inter-') — that's why interrogate means to ask questions formally.

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