Characterize and Describe

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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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Describe is a synonym for characterize in typify topic. In some cases you can use "Describe" instead a verb "Characterize", when it comes to topics like portray. popular alternative
Nearby Words: character, characteristic, characterization, characterizing, characterising

Describe

Describe verb - To give a representation or account of in words.
Usage example: he tried to describe the dream he had last night as accurately as he could
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Characterize is a synonym for describe in portray topic. You can use "Characterize" instead a verb "Describe", if it concerns topics such as writing. popular alternative
Nearby Words: description, described, descriptive, describing

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love characterize love describe love
person characterize person describe person
character characterize character describe character
man characterize man describe man
Other words: guy, people, relationship, someone, plot, series, way, characters, species, world, game, story, actions, film, events.
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