characterize
gb/kˈɛɹɪktɚˌaɪz/ us/kˈɛɹɪktɚˌaɪz/
B2
Inggeris
~ 3100
Makna
0 makna
Kata kerja
B2
action
1
Describe main qualities
To say what is special or important about someone or something.
Corak penggunaan:
to characterize [someone/something] as [adjective/noun]
Kesilapan biasa:
Learners sometimes confuse 'characterize' with 'character', which is a noun, not a verb.
Sinonim
describe (A more general term for giving details about someone or something.)
|
portray (Often used when describing in a more artistic or detailed way.)
Antonim
misrepresent (To describe in a false or misleading way.)
Kolokasi
characterize as
|characterize by
|often characterized
Tema
communication
|description
|analysis
|core_vocabulary
Contoh
- The report characterizes the new policy as a major improvement.
- Historians often characterize the period as one of rapid change.
- She characterized him as a hardworking but stubborn man.
Contoh untuk pelajar
- The teacher characterized the student as very curious.
- He characterized the book as boring.
- They characterized the city as noisy and busy.
Kata kerja
B2
state
2
Be a typical feature
To be the thing that shows what something is like.
Corak penggunaan:
[something] characterizes [something]
Kesilapan biasa:
Learners sometimes use 'is' instead of 'is characterized by', which changes the meaning.
Sinonim
distinguish (Emphasizes showing how something is different from others.)
|
define (Highlights what determines the nature of something.)
Antonim
obscure (To hide or make unclear the typical feature.)
Kolokasi
characterized by
|features that characterize
Tema
description
|analysis
|core_vocabulary
Contoh
- The region is characterized by its hot, dry climate.
- Her work is characterized by attention to detail.
- The style is characterized by bold colors and simple shapes.
Contoh untuk pelajar
- The city is characterized by tall buildings.
- Her music is characterized by soft sounds.
- This food is characterized by strong spices.
Tatabahasa
Bentuk kamus
characterize
IPA
GB/kˈɛɹɪktɚˌaɪz/
US/kˈɛɹɪktɚˌaɪz/
Suku kata dan tekanan
char - ac - ter - ize (4 suku kata)
Stress on 1st syllable (char)
Bentuk kata
Verb
- Base: characterize
- 3rd Person Singular: characterizes
- Present Participle: characterizing
- Past: characterized
Keluarga kata
Forms
characterizes
verb
characterizing
verb
characterized
verb
Core family
Related words
characteristically
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
uncharacteristic
adjective C1
uncharacteristically
adverb
characterless
adjective
mischaracterize
verb
Advanced or less common
mischaracterization
noun
characterful
adjective
Ungkapan
be characterized by
1/bˈi kˈɛɹɪktɚˌaɪzd bˈaɪ/
fixed phrase
Have a main quality
To have a special quality that shows what something is like.
Contoh
- The local food is characterized by fresh ingredients.
- His paintings are characterized by bright colors.
characterize as
1/kˈɛɹɪktɚˌaɪz ˈæz/
fixed phrase
Describe in a certain way
To say that someone or something is a certain type or has certain qualities.
Contoh
- The article characterized the movie as boring.
- She was characterized as a brave leader.