1. (v. t.) To describe by peculiar marks or traits\; to make with distinctive features.

2. (v. t.) To engrave or imprint.

3. (v. t.) To indicate the character of; to describe.

4. (v. t.) To be a characteristic of; to make, or express the character of.

adumbrate argue be characteristic be indicative of be significant of be symptomatic of bespeak betoken block out brand bring to life catch a likeness chalk out character chart connote define delineate demarcate denominate denote depict describe diagram differentiate disclose display distinguish draft draw earmark entail evoke express give evidence give token give words to highlight hint hit off identify indicate individualize individuate involve keynote label limn manifest map mark mark off mark out mean notate note outline paint peculiarize personalize picture picturize portray print qualify register render represent reveal rough out rub schematize set apart set forth set the pace set the tone show signalize signify skeleton sketch sound the keynote stand for suggest symbolize symptomatize symptomize take a rubbing testify trace trace out trace over write