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- pronunciation:
- kae
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- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Explorer
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transitive verb |
| inflections: |
characterizes, characterizing, characterized |
| definition 1: |
to describe (someone or something) in terms of what one considers to be the most distinguishing feature or features; ascribe certain characteristics to.
The press characterized him as a criminal although he had never been found guilty of any crime.- similar words:
- define, dominate, label, qualify, represent, stamp, style, type
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| definition 2: |
to be a distinguishing attribute or quality of.
Depth of knowledge by its author strongly characterizes this book.Slow, deadpan delivery has always characterized this comedian's stand-up act.- similar words:
- feature, mark
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| related words: |
accent, call, describe, designate, differentiate, distinguish, portray, typify |
adverb + (v.)characterize
accurately, aptly, best, traditionally, typically
(v.)characterize
+ noun
absence, conflict, confusion, discourse, diversity, ideology, interaction, mood, relation, relationship, struggle, tendency, tension, tolerance
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