Identify

/aɪˈdɛntɪfaɪ/

Meaning & Definition

verb

To recognize or establish as being a particular person or thing.

The witnesses were able to identify the suspect in a police lineup.

To determine or ascertain the identity of.

The researcher aims to identify the causes of the phenomenon.

To associate oneself closely with or regard oneself as similar to.

Many teenagers identify with the themes of rebellion found in popular music.

From Latin 'identificare', meaning 'to make identical'.

identify with

To feel a connection or affinity with someone or something.

identify as

To state or regard oneself as belonging to a particular group.

identify the problem

To find out what the issue is.

identifier

A word or phrase that describes or signifies someone or something.

identification

The action of identifying someone or something.

identical

Being exactly the same.

To figure out or recognize something quickly.

I couldn't identify the tune at first, but then it clicked.

To claim or assert one's identity in social contexts.

She identifies as a gamer in her friend group.