Synonyms for

Interviewed

Verb / ˈɪntɜ:ˌvju:d / Another word for interviewed — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To ask someone questions in order to get information or opinions for a news article, TV show, etc.

Synonyms & similar words

question interview questioned queried interrogated grilled cross-examined examined investigated probed surveyed studied scrutinized checked reviewed assessed appraised evaluated analyzed inspected observed watched

Synonyms by register

Formal

conferred with consulted questioned formally

Informal

talked to chatted with had a word with

Literary

conversed with communed with

Antonyms

questioned interrogated examined queried probed scrutinized

Common collocations

  • interviewed extensively
  • interviewed thoroughly
  • interviewed candidates
  • interviewed witnesses
  • interviewed experts
  • interviewed for a job
  • interviewed by phone

Word family

noun interview
verb interview
adjective interviewed

Usage note

The past participle 'interviewed' is often used adjectivally, as in 'an interviewed candidate'. Ensure the context clearly indicates whether the subject is the interviewer or the interviewee.

Example sentences

  1. The reporter interviewed the movie star on the red carpet.
  2. The police officer interviewed the witness to the crime.
  3. The job candidate was interviewed by the hiring manager.
  4. The scientist interviewed the participants in the study to collect data.
  5. The talk show host interviewed the author about their new book.

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