characterize
gb/kˈɛɹɪktɚˌaɪz/ us/kˈɛɹɪktɚˌaɪz/
B2
Kiingereza
~ 3100
jellemez, jellemző
KITENZI
B2
1
jellemez
B2
Muundo wa matumizi:
to characterize [someone/something] as [adjective/noun]
The report characterizes the new policy as a major improvement.
A jelentés az új irányelvet jelentős előrelépésként jellemzi.
Historians often characterize the period as one of rapid change.
A történészek gyakran a gyors változások időszakaként jellemzik ezt a korszakot.
She characterized him as a hardworking but stubborn man.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
The teacher characterized the student as very curious.
A tanár nagyon kíváncsinak jellemezte a diákot.
He characterized the book as boring.
Unalmasnak jellemezte a könyvet.
They characterized the city as noisy and busy.
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes confuse 'characterize' with 'character', which is a noun, not a verb.
Maana
Describe main qualities
Miunganiko ya maneno
characterize as
|characterize by
|often characterized
Visawe
describe (A more general term for giving details about someone or something.)
|
portray (Often used when describing in a more artistic or detailed way.)
Vinyume
misrepresent (To describe in a false or misleading way.)
Mada
communication
|description
|analysis
|core_vocabulary
Ufafanuzi
To say what is special or important about someone or something.
To describe the most typical or important qualities of someone or something.
KITENZI
B2
2
Muundo wa matumizi:
[something] characterizes [something]
The region is characterized by its hot, dry climate.
A régiót forró, száraz éghajlata jellemzi.
Her work is characterized by attention to detail.
Munkáját a részletekre való odafigyelés jellemzi.
The style is characterized by bold colors and simple shapes.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
The city is characterized by tall buildings.
A várost magas épületek jellemzik.
Her music is characterized by soft sounds.
Zenéjét lágy hangzás jellemzi.
This food is characterized by strong spices.
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes use 'is' instead of 'is characterized by', which changes the meaning.
Maana
Be a typical feature
Miunganiko ya maneno
characterized by
|features that characterize
Visawe
distinguish (Emphasizes showing how something is different from others.)
|
define (Highlights what determines the nature of something.)
Vinyume
obscure (To hide or make unclear the typical feature.)
Mada
description
|analysis
|core_vocabulary
Ufafanuzi
To be the thing that shows what something is like.
To be the most typical feature of something.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
characterize
IPA
GB/kˈɛɹɪktɚˌaɪz/
US/kˈɛɹɪktɚˌaɪz/
Silabi na mkazo
char - ac - ter - ize (silabi 4)
Stress on 1st syllable (char)
Maumbo ya neno
Verb
- Base: characterize
- 3rd Person Singular: characterizes
- Present Participle: characterizing
- Past: characterized
Familia ya neno
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
Semi
be characterized by
1/bˈi kˈɛɹɪktɚˌaɪzd bˈaɪ/
fixed phrase
Have a main quality
To have a special quality that shows what something is like.
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano
- The article characterized the movie as boring.
- She was characterized as a brave leader.