Synonyms for characterize
ˈkær ɪk təˌraɪzchar·ac·ter·ize

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1. characterize

   Synonyms:
   mark, distinguish, describe, particularize, style, designate, individualize, specify, identify

   Antonyms:
   hint, insinuate, sketch, suggest, adumbrate

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1. qualify, characterize, characteriseverb

   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"

   Synonyms:
   restrict, dispose, characterise, modify, stipulate, specify, qualify, measure up, condition

2. characterize, characteriseverb

   be characteristic of

   "What characterizes a Venetian painting?"

   Synonyms:
   characterise, qualify

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1. • Distinguish
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1. characterizeverb

   Synonyms:
   distinguish, designate, mark

2. characterizeverb

   Synonyms:
   describe, set forth the character of, specify the peculiarities of

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1. characterizeverb

   Synonyms:
   distinguish

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1. List of paraphrases for "characterize":

   characterise, characterization, describe, characterisation

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How to use characterize in a sentence?

1. Lowman Henry:

   I would characterize that as a microcosm of this entire campaign, he's willing to roll up his sleeves and go out there and do the hard grass-roots work that is necessary to win delegates.

2. Ryan Lizza:

   I am dismayed thatThe New Yorkerhas decided to characterize a respectful relationship with a woman I dated as somehow inappropriate, i am sorry to my friends, workplace colleagues, and loved ones for any embarrassment this episode may cause. I loveThe The New Yorker... But this decision, which was made hastily and without a full investigation of the relevant facts, was a terrible mistake.

3. Canadian Foreign Minister John Baird:

   I would characterize the meeting as constructive and worthwhile, and we look forward to resolving that issue. It's still not resolved today, but that’s why I came, this is a complex case … (The) minister understands how important this is to me, to all Canadians. I thought today’s meeting was a very constructive step on the road to a successful resolution.

4. George Conway:

   I don't think I would characterize it so much as a third party as a coalition. I don't think a third party necessarily works in the kind of political system we have with a single member districts, but there is a need for people who have a conservative to moderate point-of-view and want to believe in the rule of law and they need a place to go and a place where they can organize and support candidates that are consistent with that.

5. Josh King Madrid:

   When referring to human connection, the term frame describes the significance you assign to a given interaction and how you characterize what is happening.”