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to identify
01
to be able to say who or what someone or something is
Transitive: to identify sb/sth
Examples
The detective easily identifies the suspect from the security footage.
The officer asked me to identify my belongings at the lost-and-found desk.
02
to reveal or make known who someone is
Transitive: to identify sb
Examples
The journalist refused to identify the source of the information.
The police have not yet identified the victim in the accident.
03
to see oneself as having similar traits or thoughts as another person
Transitive: to identify with a person or their traits
Examples
She identified with the character in the novel because of their shared experiences.
She felt that she could identify with the struggles of the underdog in the movie.
04
to consider someone or something as strongly connected or linked to another
Transitive: to identify sb/sth with sth
Examples
He identifies the artist with the modern abstract movement.
He was identified with the environmental movement after his years of advocacy.
05
to classify or determine the category of a biological specimen
Transitive: to identify a plant or animal
Examples
The scientist worked to identify the species of the newly discovered insect.
They used genetic testing to identify the plant's family and genus.
06
to consider someone or something as being the same or equal to something else
Transitive: to identify sb/sth with sth
Examples
Many people identify success with wealth and fame.
He identified the brand with high quality and luxury.
07
to find or discover something by searching for its features, characteristics, or details
Examples
She identified the problem after carefully checking the machine.
We will identify the best route for the trip.
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