Bring into question Meaning in English
expression
ˈbɹɪŋ/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə/ /ˈkwɛstʃən/, /ˈkwɛʃən
BRING IN-too KWES-chun
bɹˈɪŋ/ /ˈɪntʊ/ /kwˈɛstʃən
bring in-TUH KWES-chun
Definition
To cause people to doubt or reconsider the truth, value, or validity of something.
Usage & Nuances
Formal or semi-formal. Often used in discussions about evidence, credibility, or truth; usually appears with objects like 'decision', 'evidence', or 'results'. Similar to 'call into question'. Rarely used in casual speech.
Spanish: poner en duda - cuestionarPortuguese (BR): colocar em dúvida - questionarPortuguese (PT): colocar em causa - pôr em dúvidaChinese (Simplified): 提出质疑Chinese (Traditional): 提出質疑Hindi: संदेह में डालना - सवाल उठानाArabic: يضع موضع تساؤل - يشكك فيBengali: প্রশ্নের মুখে ফেলা - সন্দেহের সৃষ্টি করাRussian: ставить под вопрос - ставить под сомнениеJapanese: 疑問を投げかける - 疑念を生じさせるVietnamese: đặt ra nghi vấn - làm dấy lên nghi ngờKorean: 의문을 제기하다 - 문제를 삼다Turkish: sorgulamak - şüphe uyandırmakUrdu: سوال اٹھانا - شبہ پیدا کرناIndonesian: mempertanyakan - menimbulkan keraguan
Example Sentences
The new evidence brings into question his innocence.
basic
Her mistakes bring into question her ability to lead the team.
basic
The results bring into question the accuracy of the test.
basic
His actions last week really bring into question his loyalty.
natural
The discovery of these documents brings into question everything we thought we knew.
natural
That kind of behavior can bring into question the whole project's future.
natural