Characterize and Indicate

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

Indicate is a synonym for characterize in designate topic. In some cases you can use "Indicate" instead a verb "Characterize", when it comes to topics like distinguish, indication, typify.

Indicate

Indicate verb - To serve as a sign or symptom of.

Characterize is a synonym for indicate in designate topic. You can use "Characterize" instead a verb "Indicate", if it concerns topics such as indication.

Common collocations

love characterize love indicate love
person characterize person indicate person
character characterize character indicate character
people characterize people indicate people
Other words: relationship, someone, way, world, emotions, events.
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