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characterize

verb

/ˈkærəktəraɪz/

Meaning

to describe or portray the distinctive features or qualities of someone or something

The author characterizes the hero as brave and selfless.

characterize as

depict, portray, define, describe, represent

misrepresent, distort

characterize as, clearly characterize, characterizes the style

to cause severe and extensive damage or destruction

to make something known; to reveal information that was previously secret or hidden

To bring something to an end or to reach a decision after consideration.

to be alive or to reside in a place

to enchant or fascinate someone as if by magic

to stay in expectation; to delay action until something happens