Cool MateMeaning of Characterize
to be typical of a person, place or thing
In simple words: To describe someone or something by their traits.
Characterize in a sentence
- the rolling hills that characterize this part of England
- The city is characterized by tall modern buildings in steel and glass.
- How would you characterize the mood of the 1990s?
- Her political views have been characterized as ‘extreme’.
How to use Characterize
Use in both written and spoken contexts when describing the qualities of people, places, or things. Avoid in casual conversations where simpler words would suffice.
Grammar pattern
characterize + object
Memory hint
Think of 'character' — when you characterize, you explain the character.
Related words
Collocations with Characterize
- characterize a character
- characterize the behavior
- characterize the style
- characterize the results
Synonyms for Characterize
Opposites of Characterize
- mischaracterize
- confuse
Common mistakes with Characterize
- Confused with 'character' as a noun.
- Used incorrectly with subjects: 'She characterized him' instead of 'She characterized.'
- Misunderstood tense: 'characterizing' as a current action, not a past one.
Compare Characterize with Describe, Define, Depict, Illustrate, Represent
Characterize appears in
Characterize in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
يُمَيِّز, يصف
لوصف شخص أو شيء بصفاته.
- Bengaliবাংলা
বৈশিষ্ট্য বর্ণনা করা
কারো বা কোনো কিছুর বৈশিষ্ট্য দিয়ে তাকে বর্ণনা করা।
- GermanDeutsch
charakterisieren
Jemanden oder etwas durch seine Eigenschaften beschreiben.
- SpanishEspañol
Caracterizar
Describir a alguien o algo por sus rasgos.
- Persianفارسی
ویژگی دادن
توصیف کردن کسی یا چیزی با ویژگیهایش.
- FrenchFrançais
Caractériser
Décrire quelqu'un ou quelque chose par ses traits.
- Hindiहिन्दी
विशेषता बताना
किसी व्यक्ति या चीज़ को उसकी विशेषताओं से वर्णित करना।
- ItalianItaliano
Caratterizzare
Descrivere qualcuno o qualcosa attraverso i suoi tratti distintivi.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Caracterizar
Descrever alguém ou algo pelas suas características.
- RussianРусский
характеризовать, описывать
Описывать кого-то или что-то по их чертам.
- Urduاردو
خصوصیات بیان کرنا، خصوصیات بتانا
کسی کی خوبیوں یا خصلتوں کو بیان کرنا۔
- Chinese中文
caractériser, 描绘, 描述
To describe someone or something by their traits.
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Frequently asked questions about Characterize
What does Characterize mean?
To describe someone or something by their traits.
What is the definition of Characterize?
to be typical of a person, place or thing
How do you use Characterize in a sentence?
the rolling hills that characterize this part of England
Can you give another example of Characterize?
The city is characterized by tall modern buildings in steel and glass.
What are synonyms for Characterize?
Common alternatives include describe, define, depict, illustrate, represent.
What is the opposite of Characterize?
Opposite meanings include mischaracterize, confuse.
What words go with Characterize?
It commonly pairs with characterize a character, characterize the behavior, characterize the style, characterize the results.
What are common mistakes when using Characterize?
Confused with 'character' as a noun. Used incorrectly with subjects: 'She characterized him' instead of 'She characterized.' Misunderstood tense: 'characterizing' as a current action, not a past one.
How do you pronounce Characterize?
US: /["/ˈkærəktəraɪz/","/ˈkærəktəraɪzɪz/","/ˈkærəktəraɪzd/","/ˈkærəktəraɪzɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/ˈkærəktəraɪz/","/ˈkærəktəraɪzɪz/","/ˈkærəktəraɪzd/","/ˈkærəktəraɪzɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Characterize?
Use in both written and spoken contexts when describing the qualities of people, places, or things. Avoid in casual conversations where simpler words would suffice.
What CEFR level is Characterize?
"Characterize" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.