characterize

Definitions

To describe the distinctive nature or features of someone or something.

To be a typical or distinguishing attribute of a person, place, or thing.

Examples

The rugged mountains characterize the landscape of this remote region.

How would you characterize the main protagonist's evolution throughout the novel?

Synonyms

describe define portray depict distinguish typify represent

Antonyms

misrepresent confuse obscure distort ignore misinterpret generalize