Thesaurus: characterize

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1. v. t. To make distinct and recognizable by peculiar marks or traits; to make with distinctive features.
2. v. t. To engrave or imprint.
3. v. t. To indicate the character of; to describe.
4. v. t. To be a characteristic of; to make, or express the character of.
5. v. describe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of
6. v. be characteristic of
7. 1. To make distinct and recognizable by peculiar marks or traits; to make with distinctive features. European, Asiatic, Chinese, African, and Grecian faces are Characterized. Arbuthot. 2. To engrave or imprint. [Obs.] Sir M. Hale. 3. To indicate the character of; to describe. Under the name of Tamerlane he intended to characterize King William. Johnson. 4. To be a characteristic of; to make, or express the character of. The softness and effeminacy which characterize the men of rank in most countries. W. Irving. Syn. -- To describe; distinguish; mark; designate; style; particularize; entitle.
8. v:100 v. be characteristic of