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CHARACTERISES Synonyms

There are 13 synonyms of the word characterises. (exact relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the word characterises. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for CHARACTERISES

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defines
verbv
verb

• determine the essential quality of

• give a definition for the meaning of a word

• determine the nature of

• show the form or outline of

• decide upon or fix definitely

depicts
verbv
verb

• show in, or as in, a picture

• give a description of

• make a portrait of

exemplifies
verbv
verb

• be typical of

• clarify by giving an example of

exhibits
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an object or statement produced before a court of law and referred to while giving evidence

• something shown to the public

verb

• show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill

• to show, make visible or apparent

• give an exhibition of to an interested audience

• walk ostentatiously

identifies
verbv
verb

• recognize as being; establish the identity of someone or something

• give the name or identifying characteristics of; refer to by name or some other identifying characteristic property

• consider (oneself) as similar to somebody else

• conceive of as united or associated

• identify as in botany or biology, for example

• consider to be equal or the same

illustrates
verbv
verb

• clarify by giving an example of

• depict with an illustration

• supply with illustrations

portrays
verbv
verb

• portray in words

• make a portrait of

• assume or act the character of

• represent abstractly, for example in a painting, drawing, or sculpture

represents
verbv
verb

• take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to

• express indirectly by an image, form, or model; be a symbol

• be representative or typical for

• be a delegate or spokesperson for; represent somebody's interest or be a proxy or substitute for, as of politicians and office holders representing their constituents, or of a tenant representing other tenants in a housing dispute

• serve as a means of expressing something

• be typical of

• form or compose

• be the defense counsel for someone in a trial

• create an image or likeness of

• play a role or part

• perform (a play), especially on a stage

• describe or present, usually with respect to a particular quality

• point out or draw attention to in protest or remonstrance

• bring forward and present to the mind

• to establish a mapping (of mathematical elements or sets)

signifies
verbv
verb

• denote or connote

• convey or express a meaning

• make known with a word or signal

symbolizes
verbv
verb

• express indirectly by an image, form, or model; be a symbol

• represent or identify by using a symbol; use symbols

typifies
verbv
verb

• embody the essential characteristics of or be a typical example of

• express indirectly by an image, form, or model; be a symbol

characterize
verbv
verb

• describe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of

• be characteristic of

qualify
verbv
verb

• prove capable or fit; meet requirements

• pronounce fit or able

• make more specific

• make fit or prepared

• specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement

• describe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of

• add a modifier to a constituent

Best Hypernyms For CHARACTERISES

Here is a list of related hypernyms for characterises, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (4)
differentiate distinguish mark remember
Phrases (1)
think of

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