characterise

CEFRB2

/ˈkɛrəktəˌraɪz/

verb

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In plain English

01
verb
To describe the qualities or nature of someone or something.
02
verb
Extra detail
Non-Oxford British English standard spelling of characterize.

Examples

He often adopts the behaviours and speech patterns that characterise the advantaged.
Charlbury, between Oxford and Worcester, is one of the few surviving Italianate stations designed by Brunel. Built in 1853, it is characterised by the broad overhanging hipped roof, providing shelter at front and rear.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Deep Dive

In context

Tuchel arrived in Belgrade insisting England were ready to improve and show their quality after the dour victories that have characterised their World Cup qualification campaign.

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Charlbury, between Oxford and Worcester, is one of the few surviving Italianate stations designed by Brunel. Built in 1853, it is characterised by the broad overhanging hipped roof, providing shelter at front and rear.
2020 December 2, Anthony Lambert, “Reimagining Railway Stations”, in Rail, page 42, photo caption
Tuchel arrived in Belgrade insisting England were ready to improve and show their quality after the dour victories that have characterised their World Cup qualification campaign.
2025 September 9, Phil McNulty, “Serbia 0-5 England”, in BBC Sport

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From character + -ise.