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characterize vs remember

remember vs characterize

characterize and remember both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
characterize No No Yes No
remember No No Yes No
As verbs, remember is a hypernym of characterize; that is, remember is a word with a broader meaning than characterize:
  • characterize: describe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of
  • remember: keep in mind for attention or consideration
Other hypernyms of characterize include think of.
characterize (verb) remember (verb)
describe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
be characteristic of keep in mind for attention or consideration
recapture the past; indulge in memories
exercise, or have the power of, memory
call to remembrance; keep alive the memory of someone or something, as in a ceremony
mention as by way of greeting or to indicate friendship
mention favorably, as in prayer
show appreciation to
Difference between characterize and remember

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