query

query

verb

Definition of QUERY

1

to demand proof of the truth or rightness of <it seems odd that someone would want two stoves, so you'd better query that order>

Synonyms contest, dispute, impeach, oppugn, query, question

Related Words doubt, mistrust; kick (about), object (to), protest; combat, fight, oppose, resist

Near Antonyms back, defend, support; advocate, champion, promote; abide, endure, stomach, tolerate

Antonyms accept, believe, embrace, swallow

2

to put a question or questions to <queried the professor about the assignment>

Synonyms catechize, grill, inquire (of), interrogate, query, question, quiz

Related Words besiege, bombard, cross-examine, cross-question, examine, pump; poll, survey

Near Antonyms rejoin, retort; comment, observe, remark; avoid, duck

Antonyms answer, reply, respond

3

to put a series of questions to <once the statement was given, the press secretary allowed reporters to query the President>

Synonyms catechize, grill, interrogate, pump, query, question, quiz, sweat [slang]

Related Words debrief; cross-examine, cross-question; annoy, harass, hound, pester; canvass (also canvas), poll