To recognize, identify. In later use only with complementary that-clause: to realize or perceive that the specified fact is true of (a person)…

transitive. To distinguish by particular marks, signs, or features; to stamp, mark; cf. characterize, v. 1. Also figurative and in figurative…

To mark, as a distinctive mark or character does; to be a characteristic of; to characterize.

transitive. Of a feature or quality: to define the character or identity of, to mark, distinguish; to be typical or characteristic of. †Also with…

transitive. To mark out, distinguish. Obsolete.

transitive. To serve as a means of identification for; to show something or somebody to be.

In various uses, originally figurative of senses 4–6. To be a distinctive mark of; to characterize.

transitive. To mark with points or pricks of the pen; hence. To mark for distinction, to distinguish.

transitive. To set or express the prevailing tone or essential idea of (something); to characterize.

Originally U.S. transitive. To identify (a person or thing); chiefly with as. Also: to select or choose (a person) for a particular purpose.