characterize
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/ˈkærəktəraɪz/
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/ˈkærəktəraɪz/
verb
C1
to be a typical quality of someone or something
The region is characterized by its hot, dry climate.
C1
to describe the qualities of someone or something
How would you characterize the main character's personality?
translation
to be a typical quality of someone or something; to describe the qualities of someone or something
Word Forms
3rd Present
characterizes
Past
characterized
Perfect
characterized
Progressive
characterizing