characterize | ||
1. | [ verb ] describe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of | |
Synonyms: | characterise qualify | |
Examples: | "You can characterize his behavior as that of an egotist" "This poem can be characterized as a lament for a dead lover" |
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Related terms: | remember distinguish stamp quality quality characterisation | |
2. | [ verb ] be characteristic of | |
Synonyms: | characterise | |
Examples: | "What characterizes a Venetian painting?" |
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Related terms: | distinguish define individuate quality | |
Similar spelling: |
characterized character characterise characterised characterless character_set charcuterie characteristic character_actor chorister Christene Christeen Characidae christening Christensen |