kăr'ək-tə-rīz'
To show or contain a distinguishing characteristic of; distinguish:
To establish or recognize the identity of; ascertain as a certain person or thing:
define (related)
To state the precise meaning of (a word or sense of a word, for example).
(Intransitive) To make distinctions.
distinguish (related)
To demonstrate or describe as being different or distinct:
Depict is to describe, show or paint a picture either literally or in words.
describe (related)
To trace the form or outline of:
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Mark is defined as to put an indication or symbol on something in order to identify it.
To select and set aside for a duty, office, or purpose:
To mark by or as by pressing or stamping; impress
To show or manifest by symptoms; to point to as the proper remedies.
To give or write an outline, or the main points, of
To portray is to depict or describe something or someone in a certain way.
(Intransitive) To use symbols; to represent ideas symbolically.
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To cast (an actor) repeatedly in the same type of part, or in the part of a character whose traits are very much like the actor's own
(In passive) Of a person, to have as one's name; of a thing, to have as its name.
To differentiate (an element, atom, etc.) by introducing a radioactive isotope or an isotope of unusual mass that may be readily traced through a complex process
To give a name or title to; entitle; style
To tag is to attach someone’s name to a photograph on the social networking site, Facebook.
To phrase a certain way, especially with an unusual wording.
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To perceive or show the difference in or between; discriminate.
To consider or treat individually; particularize.
To make conspicuous; distinguish.
words (related)
To describe with a word or term
same (related)
In the same way; in like manner
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(Chiefly UK) Alternative spelling of characterize.
peculiarize
To make peculiar; to set apart or assign as an exclusive possession.
exemplify (related)
constrain (related)
emphasize (related)
brought-about (related)
recognize (related)
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posit (related)
circumscribe (related)
To categorize; especially to limit or be limited to a particular category, role, etc.
Represent is defined as to express in words, symbolize or stand for.
Style means to form or arrange something in a particular way.
specific (related)
To describe with a word or term
To qualify is to be entitled to something or to fit the requirements of something, or to modify or soften a statement or action.
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