interrogate
US
/ɪnˈtɛrəˌɡeɪt/
UK
/ɪnˈterəɡeɪt/
Meaning
To question someone closely and formally, often to obtain information about a crime or event.
किसी से औपचारिक और विस्तार से सवाल करके, अक्सर किसी घटना या अपराध की जानकारी लेना।
Examples
“Police interrogated the suspect for several hours about the missing documents.”
“The lawyer warned the witness that reporters might interrogate her after the hearing.”
“The suspect remained calm during the interrogation.”
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Not natural: The officers interrogated to the driver.
Better: The officers interrogated the driver.
Interrogate takes a direct object; do not put “to” before the person being questioned.
Interrogate के बाद व्यक्ति सीधे आता है; जिस व्यक्ति से सवाल हों, उससे पहले “to” नहीं लगाते।
Not natural: She interrogated me where I had been.
Better: She interrogated me about where I had been.
Use “about” before the topic or information someone is being questioned on.
किस विषय पर पूछताछ हो रही है, यह बताने के लिए “about” लगाएँ।
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Learner tip
Interrogate sounds intense and formal; use question for ordinary, friendly requests for information.
Interrogate का लहजा गंभीर और औपचारिक होता है; सामान्य, दोस्ताना सवालों के लिए question ज़्यादा सही है।