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Rareinterpellate
The correct spelling is interpellate.
How to pronounce interpellate
verb
IPA: /ɪn.ˈtɜɹ.pə.ˌleɪt/
Say it like: Int-erp-ell-ate
The correct spelling is interpellate. To interrupt (someone) so as to inform or question (that person about something).
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Definition
verb
- 1.To interrupt (someone) so as to inform or question (that person about something).
- 2.To address (a person) in a way that presupposes a particular identification of them; to give (a person) an identity (which may or may not be accurate).
- 3.To question (someone) formally concerning official or governmental policy or business.
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