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Characterize vs Glorify - What's the difference?

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Characterize is a related term of glorify.


As verbs the difference between characterize and glorify

is that characterize is to depict someone or something a particular way (often negative) while glorify is to exalt, or give glory or praise to (something or someone).

characterize

English

(Characterization)

Alternative forms

* characterise

Verb

(characteriz)
  • to depict someone or something a particular way (often negative)
  • to determine the characteristics of
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    Derived terms

    * characterization

    glorify

    English

    Verb

  • to exalt, or give glory or praise to (something or someone)
  • to make (something) appear to be more glorious than it is
  • to worship or extol