Characterize
Characterize verb - To point out the chief quality or qualities of an individual or group.
Usage example: how would you characterize the mission of this environmental organization?
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Synonyms for Characterize
Define is a synonym for characterize in activity topic. In some cases you can use "Define" instead a verb "Characterize", when it comes to topics like typify. popular alternative
Define
Define verb - To point out the chief quality or qualities of an individual or group.
Usage example: a woman who is defined by her unswerving loyalty to her friends
Characterize is a synonym for define in activity topic. You can use "Characterize" instead a verb "Define", if it concerns topics such as describe, give description. popular alternative
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Related pairs
- mark and characterize
- mark and define
- name and characterize
- name and define
- detail and characterize
- detail and define
- determine and characterize
- determine and define
- designate and characterize
- designate and define
- specify and characterize
- specify and define
- qualify and characterize
- qualify and define
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