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to characterize
01
to describe the qualities of someone or something in a certain manner
Complex Transitive: to characterize sb/sth as sth | to characterize sb/sth [adj]
Examples
The historian characterized the Renaissance period as a time of cultural rebirth and artistic innovation.
The detective characterized the suspect as tall, with a distinctive scar on his left cheek.
02
to be a typical feature or quality of someone or something
Transitive: to characterize sth
Examples
The rough terrain and dense forests characterize the landscape of the Pacific Northwest.
The bold flavors and aromatic spices characterize Indian cuisine.
Lexical Tree
characterize
character
