characterize

1. v. t. To make distinct and recognizable by peculiar marks or traits; to make with distinctive features. Source: opted

2. v. t. To engrave or imprint. Source: opted

3. v. t. To indicate the character of; to describe. Source: opted

4. v. t. To be a characteristic of; to make, or express the character of. Source: opted

5. v. describe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of Source: wordnet

6. v. be characteristic of Source: wordnet

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. Source: webster

8. v:100 v. be characteristic of Source: ecdict

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