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CHARACTERIZES

(verb)

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There are 2 meanings of the word Characterizes.

Characterizes - 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

"His remarkable resilience characterizes his personality."
"The fashion designer's bold and eclectic style characterizes her brand."
"The author's descriptive writing skill characterizes her novels."
"The athlete's determination and discipline characterizes his training routine."
"The professor's thoroughness and attention to detail characterizes his lectures."
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Word Game Points

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

CHARACTERIZES has a SCRABBLE points total of 29.

Is CHARACTERIZES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, characterizes is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CHARACTERIZES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 30.

Is CHARACTERIZES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, characterizes is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CHARACTERIZES has a WORDFEUD points total of 31.

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