call into question — to express doubt about whether something is true, right, or effective
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to express doubt about whether something is true, right, or effective
Pronunciation (IPA): /kɔːl ˈɪntu ˈkwɛstʃən/
Example Sentences
- My cat knocked the vase off the table, but he called into question whether it was really his fault.
- The lawyer called into question the credibility of the main witness.
- His constant lateness called into question his commitment to the team.
call into question
VERB[/kɔːl ˈɪntu ˈkwɛstʃən/]
to express doubt about whether something is true, right, or effective
The new evidence calls into question the detective's entire theory.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The phrase literally means to 'call' or summon something 'into' the state of 'question', i.e., to bring it back into doubt. 'Question' derives from Latin 'quaestio' meaning inquiry.
Breakdown
call (to summon) + into (movement toward a state) + question (from Latin quaestio, inquiry)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cat knocked the vase off the table, but he called into question whether it was really his fault.”
“The lawyer called into question the credibility of the main witness.”
“His constant lateness called into question his commitment to the team.”
“When the professor forgot his own theory's name, students began to call into question his expertise.”
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