characterize

• Verb, das verwendet wird, um die typischen Eigenschaften oder Merkmale einer Person oder Sache zu beschreiben oder zu kennzeichnen.

A verb used to describe the distinctive qualities or features of someone or something.

1. Describe qualitiesB2formal

   To describe the distinctive nature or features of someone or something.

   Charakterisieren

   • The author characterizes the protagonist as brave and honest.
   • Scientists characterize the new species by its unique coloring.
   • Historians characterize the period as one of great change.

   Synonymedefinedelineatedepictdescribeidentifyoutlineportrayrepresent

2. Be typical ofB2formal

   To be a typical feature or quality of someone or something.

   Charakterisieren

   • Optimism characterizes her approach to life.
   • The region is characterized by its mountainous terrain.
   • A sense of humor characterizes their family gatherings.

   Synonymedistinguishembodyepitomizeexemplifymarktypify