characterize
gb/kˈɛɹɪktɚˌaɪz/ us/kˈɛɹɪktɚˌaɪz/
B2
Engels
~ 3100
Betekenissen
0 betekenissen
Werkwoord
B2
action
1
Describe main qualities
To say what is special or important about someone or something.
Gebruikspatroon:
to characterize [someone/something] as [adjective/noun]
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners sometimes confuse 'characterize' with 'character', which is a noun, not a verb.
Synoniemen
describe (A more general term for giving details about someone or something.)
|
portray (Often used when describing in a more artistic or detailed way.)
Antoniemen
misrepresent (To describe in a false or misleading way.)
Woordcombinaties
characterize as
|characterize by
|often characterized
Thema's
communication
|description
|analysis
|core_vocabulary
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- The teacher characterized the student as very curious.
- He characterized the book as boring.
- They characterized the city as noisy and busy.
Werkwoord
B2
state
2
Be a typical feature
To be the thing that shows what something is like.
Gebruikspatroon:
[something] characterizes [something]
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners sometimes use 'is' instead of 'is characterized by', which changes the meaning.
Synoniemen
distinguish (Emphasizes showing how something is different from others.)
|
define (Highlights what determines the nature of something.)
Antoniemen
obscure (To hide or make unclear the typical feature.)
Woordcombinaties
characterized by
|features that characterize
Thema's
description
|analysis
|core_vocabulary
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- The city is characterized by tall buildings.
- Her music is characterized by soft sounds.
- This food is characterized by strong spices.
Grammatica
Lemmavorm
characterize
IPA
GB/kˈɛɹɪktɚˌaɪz/
US/kˈɛɹɪktɚˌaɪz/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
char - ac - ter - ize (4 lettergrepen)
Stress on 1st syllable (char)
Woordvormen
Verb
- Base: characterize
- 3rd Person Singular: characterizes
- Present Participle: characterizing
- Past: characterized
Woordfamilie
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
Uitdrukkingen
be characterized by
1/bˈi kˈɛɹɪktɚˌaɪzd bˈaɪ/
fixed phrase
Have a main quality
To have a special quality that shows what something is like.
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden
- The article characterized the movie as boring.
- She was characterized as a brave leader.