questioned

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/ˈkwɛs.tʃənd/ · ques-tioned

To ask someone a question or to express doubt about something.

Meanings

verbformal

To ask someone a question or to express doubt about something.

کسی سے سوال کرنا یا کسی چیز کے بارے میں شک و شبہ ظاہر کرنا۔

سوال کیا

sawal kiya

Formal: درخواست کی

Synonyms

inquiredinterrogatedaskedپوچھاتفتیش کیتحقیق کی

Antonyms

answeredrespondedrepliedجواب دیاجواب دیاریپلائی کیا

Common Collocations

  • questioned authority
  • questioned motives
  • questioned the evidence

Example Sentences

The detective questioned the suspect about his whereabouts.

ماتحت نے مشتبہ شخص سے اس کی موجودگی کے بارے میں سوال کیا۔

Matsavat ne mushtaba shakhs se is ki maujoodgi ke bare mein sawal kiya.

She was questioned about her qualifications during the interview.

انٹرویو کے دوران اس کی قابلیت کے بارے میں سوال کیا گیا۔

Interview ke doran is ki qabilat ke bare mein sawal kiya gaya.

The journalist questioned the politician's statements.

صحافی نے سیاستدان کے بیانات کے بارے میں سوال کیا۔

Sahafi ne siyasatdan ke bayanat ke bare mein sawal kiya.

Easily Confused With

asked:While 'asked' simply refers to posing a question, 'questioned' often implies a deeper inquiry or skepticism.

Word Family

question
nounسوال
questioning
verbسوال کرنا
questioner
nounسوال کرنے والا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a courtroom where questions are constantly being asked.

Imagine a detective holding a notepad, jotting down questions while interrogating a suspect.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

سوال کرتا ہوں تجھ سے ہر ایک بار، مگر جواب تیرے دل کا سکوت ہے

Sawal karta hoon tujh se har aik baar, magar jawab tere dil ka sukoon hai

I question you every time, but the answer is the silence of your heart.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

سوال کرنے والا ہمیشہ سچا ہوتا ہے

sawal karne wala hamesha sachha hota hai

The one who asks questions is always truthful.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old French "questionner" — to ask

First known use: 14th century

The word evolved from the Old French term 'questionner,' which means to inquire or ask, and became an integral part of English vocabulary through Middle English.