Characterize Past Tense

The past tense of Characterize is characterized.

1. characterize

verb. ['ˈkɛrɪktɝˌaɪz'] describe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of.

Etymology

  • characterizare (Latin)
  • χαρακτηρίζω (Ancient Greek (to 1453))

Rhymes with Characterize

  • burglarize
  • categorize
  • circularize
  • colorize
  • computerize
  • containerize
  • glamorize
  • memorize
  • mesmerize
  • militarize
  • miniaturize
  • mischaracterize
  • motorize
  • pasteurize
  • plagiarize
  • polarize
  • polymerize
  • popularize
  • pressurize
  • pulverize

2. characterize

verb. ['ˈkɛrɪktɝˌaɪz'] be characteristic of.

Etymology

  • characterizare (Latin)
  • χαρακτηρίζω (Ancient Greek (to 1453))