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remember vs characterize

characterize vs remember

remember and characterize both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
remember No No Yes No
characterize No No Yes No
As verbs, characterize is a hyponym of remember; that is, characterize is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than remember:
  • remember: keep in mind for attention or consideration
  • characterize: describe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of
Other hyponyms of remember include bear in mind, mind, retain, keep note, characterise, qualify.
remember (verb) characterize (verb)
recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection describe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of
keep in mind for attention or consideration be characteristic of
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 remember and characterize

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