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The author characterizes Max as brave and curious.
What does Characterize mean?
Describe main qualities.
Dictionary definition
To describe the key qualities of someone or something.
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We can characterize the storm as sudden and powerful.
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To characterize something well, choose words that show its most important qualities.
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What does characterize mean?
Characterize means to describe the key qualities of someone or something.
Practice 2
Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to characterize?
Describe is close in meaning to characterize in this context.
Practice 3
Which word or phrase is a good contrast to characterize?
Misdescribe gives a useful opposite or contrast to characterize.
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Characterize
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kar · ik · tuh · ryz · strongest beat: kar
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WordCharacterize.
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MeaningCharacterize means Describe main qualities.
ExampleExample: The author characterizes Max as brave and curious.
Word breakdown
4 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- kar · ik · tuh · ryz
- Strongest beat
- kar
- Ending
- ryz
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on kar.
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misdescribeA useful contrast to characterize in this meaning.
confuseA useful contrast to characterize in this meaning.
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