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.
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Related pairs
- mark and characterize
- mark and indicate
- state and characterize
- state and indicate
- illustrate and characterize
- illustrate and indicate
- name and characterize
- name and indicate
- mean and characterize
- mean and indicate
- determine and characterize
- determine and indicate
- show and characterize
- show and indicate
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