Characterize and Construe

Characterize

Characterize verb - To point out the chief quality or qualities of an individual or group.
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Synonyms for Characterize

Construe and characterize are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Construe" instead a verb "Characterize".

Construe

Construe verb - To make plain or understandable.

Characterize and construe are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Characterize" instead a verb "Construe".

Nearby Word: construing
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