Characterize
Characterize verb - To point out the chief quality or qualities of an individual or group.
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Synonyms for Characterize
Express and characterize are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Express" instead a verb "Characterize".
Express
Express verb - To make known (as an idea, emotion, or opinion).
Characterize and express are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Characterize" instead a verb "Express".
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Related pairs
- state and characterize
- state and express
- mean and characterize
- mean and express
- show and characterize
- show and express
- designate and characterize
- designate and express
- render and characterize
- render and express
- present and characterize
- present and express
- proclaim and characterize
- proclaim and express
Common collocations
| love | characterize love | express love |
| way | characterize way | express way |
| frustration | characterize frustration | express frustration |
| emotions | characterize emotions | express emotions |
| Other words: ideas. | ||
Both words in one sentence
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Depending on the version of the musical, "A Lotta Locomotion" from Starlight Express has elements of this: except for Dinah, who establishes herself as a wholesome, hardworking waitress, the coaches characterize themselves in terms of the vices they enjoy.
Source: Bad Girl Song
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