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Interrogate Definition & Meaning

interrogate
verb
  1. transmit (a signal) for setting off an appropriate response, as in telecommunication
  2. pose a series of questions to; "The suspect was questioned by the police"; "We questioned the survivor about the details of the explosion"

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Frequently asked questions

What does interrogate mean?
transmit (a signal) for setting off an appropriate response, as in telecommunication pose a series of questions to; "The suspect was questioned by the police"; "We questioned the survivor about the details of the explosion"
What part of speech is interrogate?
Interrogate is a verb.
How many definitions does interrogate have?
Interrogate has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).

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