Questioned
'kwes.tʃənd
Definitions
2 meaningsTo ask someone questions, often in a formal setting, to gather information or clarify something.
'kwes.tʃənd
To ask questions of someone, especially in a formal or official context.
The police questioned the witness about what they saw.
💡 Simply: Think of it like when you interview someone. You're asking them a lot of questions to learn more about them or something they did.
👶 For kids: Asking someone a lot of questions, like when the teacher wants to know if you did your homework!
More Examples
The teacher questioned the students about their understanding of the lesson.
The panel questioned the candidate on their policy proposals.
How It's Used
"The suspect was questioned for several hours by the police."
"The reporter questioned the CEO about the company's financial performance."
To express doubt or skepticism about something.
'kwes.tʃənd
To express doubt about something.
We questioned the validity of the data.
💡 Simply: When you don't quite believe something, like if a friend told you they saw a unicorn! You might question it.
👶 For kids: When you think something might not be true, so you ask about it!
More Examples
The public questioned the politician's honesty.
I questioned my own decision after the results came out.
How It's Used
"I questioned the accuracy of the report."
"Many questioned the government's decision."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Idioms & expressions
no questions asked
Without asking any questions or raising any objections, often implying easy acceptance or immediate transaction.
"The store had a 'no questions asked' return policy."
From Middle English *questiounen*, from Old French *questioner* ('to ask, interrogate'), from Latin *quaestiō* ('a questioning, inquiry').
The verb 'question' and its past participle 'questioned' have a long history in the English language, dating back to Middle English. It has consistently referred to the act of asking questions, often with an emphasis on inquiry or examination.
Memory tip
Imagine a detective asking a suspect questions; the detective is *questioning* them.
Word Origin
"a questioning, inquiry"