Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
interpelar
verb
[in-ter-pe-lar]
Definition
To interpellate; to question or ask for clarification.
Examples
- The teacher decided to interpelar the student about their homework.
- During the meeting, the manager interpelar several team members regarding their progress on the project.
- The politician was interpelar by journalists about his stance on environmental issues.
Meaning
In a legal or formal context, it refers to the act of asking questions, typically in a way that demands a response.
Synonyms
- question
- interrogate
- query
- call into question
- challenge