CHARACTERIZES Synonyms

• 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

• show in, or as in, a picture

• give a description of

• make a portrait of

• give a description of

• to give an account or representation of in words

• make a mark or lines on a surface

• identify as in botany or biology, for example

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

• be typical of

• clarify by giving an example of

• clarify by giving an example of

• depict with an illustration

• supply with illustrations

• the line that appears to bound an object

• a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory

• a schematic or preliminary plan

• describe roughly or briefly or give the main points or summary of

• draw up an outline or sketch for something

• trace the shape of

• portray in words

• make a portrait of

• assume or act the character of

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

• 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)

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

• represent or identify by using a symbol; use symbols

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

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

• be characteristic of

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

• 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