characterise
Translation
to characterize, to be typical of
Examples
How would you characterise the current situation?
How would you characterize the current situation?
Bright colours characterise his paintings.
Bright colors characterize his paintings.
Grammar Patterns
((to characterize sb./sth. as sth.)) to describe sb./sth. as sth. The media characterized him as a hero.
((sth. characterizes sb./sth.)) sth. is a typical feature of sb./sth. Ambition characterizes all the members of the team.
Similar Words
Synonyms: describe, define, portray, distinguish
Etymology
Derived from 'character' plus the verb-forming suffix '-ize'.
Memory Tips
To 'characterize' something is to give it its 'character' or define its main qualities.