Characterize has 3 different meanings across 1 category:
Verb
Verb
1
describe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of
"You can characterize his behavior as that of an egotist"
"This poem can be characterized as a lament for a dead lover"
2
be characteristic of
"What characterizes a Venetian painting?"
3
To depict someone or something a particular way (often negative).
"The detective was quick to characterize the suspect as a liar, despite having no concrete evidence yet."
Example Sentences
"You can characterize his behavior as that of an egotist"
verb
"This poem can be characterized as a lament for a dead lover"
verb
"What characterizes a Venetian painting?"
verb
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