Characterize
🇬🇧 UK/ˈkaɹɪktəˌɹaɪz/🇺🇸 US/ˈkæɹɪktɚˌɹaɪz/
Other forms
3rd person singular
Past tense
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English
- 1.v.To describe the distinctive qualities or features of someone or something.
- 2.v.To be a typical or distinctive feature of someone or something.
Examples
- ENThe author characterizes the hero as brave and honest.
- ENThe region is characterized by its mild climate.