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- pronunciation:
- kae
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raIz
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verb |
| inflections: |
characterizes, characterizing, characterized |
| definition 1: |
to describe the particular character or qualities of; give certain characteristics to.
The press characterized him as a criminal.- similar words:
- define, type
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| definition 2: |
to be a special quality of.
His music is characterized by its loud beat.- similar words:
- mark
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| related words: |
call, describe, designate, distinguish, portray |
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