What does cross-examine mean?
Cross-examine means (transitive) To question (someone) closely in order to verify facts, or information previously given..
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(transitive) To question (someone) closely in order to verify facts, or information previously given..
Use cross-examine when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Cross-examine means (transitive) To question (someone) closely in order to verify facts, or information previously given..
Common synonyms include cross-exam, cross-question, cross-interrogate.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Use cross-examine where its definition matches the intended context.
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