Meaning & Definition of Identify in English
English⟶
Identify
/aɪdɛntəfaɪ/
verb
1. Recognize as being
- Establish the identity of someone or something
- "She identified the man on the 'wanted' poster"
synonym:
- identify,
- place
2. Give the name or identifying characteristics of
- Refer to by name or some other identifying characteristic property
- "Many senators were named in connection with the scandal"
- "The almanac identifies the auspicious months"
synonym:
- name,
- identify
3. Consider (oneself) as similar to somebody else
- "He identified with the refugees"
synonym:
- identify
4. Conceive of as united or associated
- "Sex activity is closely identified with the hypothalamus"
synonym:
- identify
5. Identify as in botany or biology, for example
synonym:
- identify,
- discover,
- key,
- key out,
- distinguish,
- describe,
- name
6. Consider to be equal or the same
- "He identified his brother as one of the fugitives"
synonym:
- identify
Examples of using
Can you identify the man in this picture?
You can identify children's voices without any problem.