characterize

/kˈɛɹəktɚˌaɪz/ · 4 syllables

Meaning

verb

1. describe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of
   “You can characterize his behavior as that of an egotist”
2. be characteristic of
   “What characterizes a Venetian painting?”

Synonyms for characterize

• qualify
• characterise

Words that rhyme with characterize

• rise
• exercise
• recognize
• size
• recognise
• arise
• prize
• wise
• capitalize
• harmonize
• immobilize
• neutralize
• organize
• realise
• realize
• surprise
• synchronize
• circularize
• compromise
• devise
• naturalize
• rationalize
• specialize
• vocalize
• analyze
• apprise
• crosswise
• crystallize
• disguise
• franchise