CEFR C1

cross-examine

verb

Meaning

cross-examine means to question (someone) closely in order to verify facts, or information previously given. It can have more than one sense, so use the alternate meanings and examples to choose the meaning that matches your sentence.

Examples

The lesson showed how to cross-examine in a natural sentence.
Check who or what will cross-examine before translating the verb.

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cross-examine (C1)

verb

Definition

Examples

The lesson showed how to cross-examine in a natural sentence.
Check who or what will cross-examine before translating the verb.
The example helped students understand when to cross-examine.

How to Use cross-examine

to cross-examine (verb pattern): Use the infinitive form when naming the action. — "The lesson showed when to cross-examine."
cross-examine in context (usage pattern): Check the sentence to see who does the action. — "We studied how cross-examine works in context."

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