characterize
gb/kˈɛɹɪktɚˌaɪz/ us/kˈɛɹɪktɚˌaɪz/
B2
ஆங்கிலம்
~ 3100
பொருள்கள்
0 பொருள்கள்
வினைச்சொல்
B2
action
1
Describe main qualities
To say what is special or important about someone or something.
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
to characterize [someone/something] as [adjective/noun]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners sometimes confuse 'characterize' with 'character', which is a noun, not a verb.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
describe (A more general term for giving details about someone or something.)
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portray (Often used when describing in a more artistic or detailed way.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
misrepresent (To describe in a false or misleading way.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
characterize as
|characterize by
|often characterized
கருப்பொருள்கள்
communication
|description
|analysis
|core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
- 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.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- The teacher characterized the student as very curious.
- He characterized the book as boring.
- They characterized the city as noisy and busy.
வினைச்சொல்
B2
state
2
Be a typical feature
To be the thing that shows what something is like.
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
[something] characterizes [something]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners sometimes use 'is' instead of 'is characterized by', which changes the meaning.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
distinguish (Emphasizes showing how something is different from others.)
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define (Highlights what determines the nature of something.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
obscure (To hide or make unclear the typical feature.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
characterized by
|features that characterize
கருப்பொருள்கள்
description
|analysis
|core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
- 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.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- The city is characterized by tall buildings.
- Her music is characterized by soft sounds.
- This food is characterized by strong spices.
இலக்கணம்
அகராதி வடிவம்
characterize
IPA
GB/kˈɛɹɪktɚˌaɪz/
US/kˈɛɹɪktɚˌaɪz/
அசைகள் மற்றும் அழுத்தம்
char - ac - ter - ize (4 அசைகள்)
Stress on 1st syllable (char)
சொல் வடிவங்கள்
Verb
- Base: characterize
- 3rd Person Singular: characterizes
- Present Participle: characterizing
- Past: characterized
சொல் குடும்பம்
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
சொற்றொடர்கள்
be characterized by
1/bˈi kˈɛɹɪktɚˌaɪzd bˈaɪ/
fixed phrase
Have a main quality
To have a special quality that shows what something is like.
உதாரணங்கள்
- 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.
உதாரணங்கள்
- The article characterized the movie as boring.
- She was characterized as a brave leader.