give character
Example Sentences
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Many wives, partners and family members of the defendants were called up to give character statements.
From BBC • Dec. 11, 2024
And in many ways, these small fashion firms are akin to the chef-owned restaurants that give character to neighborhoods — and the food world, in general — and make them vibrant.
From Washington Post • Apr. 6, 2020
Once they settled on the dramatis personae, they had to give character to the characters.
From New York Times • Feb. 27, 2020
A few give character, but no one needs this much character.
From The Guardian • Aug. 10, 2012
It is a trifle more expensive than some other possible materials but its sheerness and crispness give character to the dress, making little trimming necessary.
From Appropriate Clothes for the High School Girl by Alexander, Virginia M.
