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CHARACTERIZE

(verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Characterize.

Characterize - as a verb

Describe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of

Example: "You can characterize his behavior as that of an egotist"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
characterise19qualify22
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
remember14think of
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Be characteristic of

Example: "What characterizes a venetian painting?"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
characterise19
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
differentiate20distinguish16mark10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The dramatic monologue typically characterizes the speaker's state of mind."
"The author uses vivid descriptions to characterize the main protagonist."
"Her enthusiastic and energetic personality can best characterize her."
"The film is characterized by its stunning visuals and gripping storyline."
"The suspect's fingerprints helped to characterize him as the prime suspect."
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Word Game Points

Is CHARACTERIZE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, characterize is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CHARACTERIZE has a SCRABBLE points total of 28.

Is CHARACTERIZE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, characterize is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CHARACTERIZE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 29.

Is CHARACTERIZE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, characterize is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CHARACTERIZE has a WORDFEUD points total of 30.

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