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Definition of Characterize
1. Verb. Describe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of. "This poem can be characterized as a lament for a dead lover"
Exact synonyms: Characterise, Qualify
Generic synonyms: Remember, Think Of
Specialized synonyms: Differentiate, Distinguish, Mark, Stamp
Derivative terms: Character, Character, Characterisation, Characterisation, Character, Characterization, Quality, Quality
Generic synonyms: Remember, Think Of
Specialized synonyms: Differentiate, Distinguish, Mark, Stamp
Derivative terms: Character, Character, Characterisation, Characterisation, Character, Characterization, Quality, Quality
2. Verb. Be characteristic of. "What characterizes a Venetian painting?"
Exact synonyms: Characterise
Generic synonyms: Differentiate, Distinguish, Mark
Specialized synonyms: Individuate, Define
Derivative terms: Character, Character
Generic synonyms: Differentiate, Distinguish, Mark
Specialized synonyms: Individuate, Define
Derivative terms: Character, Character
Definition of Characterize
1. v. t. To make distinct and recognizable by peculiar marks or traits; to make with distinctive features.
Definition of Characterize
1. [v -IZED, -IZING, -IZES]
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