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Synonyms for Characterize & Similar Words

Definition of characterize

verb
  1. describe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of; "You can characterize his behavior as that of an egotist"; "This poem can be characterized as a lament for a dead lover"
  2. be characteristic of; "What characterizes a Venetian painting?"

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What are synonyms for characterize?
Synonyms for characterize include: qualify.
How many synonyms does characterize have?
Characterize has 1 synonym.

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