Identify — synonyms, definition

1. identify (Verb)

acclaim band bind brand categorise categorize characterise characterize cite classify collate demarcate denominate describe designate detect differentiate dignify discover discriminate • • •

identify (Verb) — Recognize as being; establish the identity of someone or something. ex. "She identified the man on the 'wanted' poster"

identify (Verb) — Give the name or identifying characteristics of; refer to by name or some other identifying characteristic property. ex. "The almanac identifies the auspicious months"

identify (Verb) — Consider (oneself) as similar to somebody else. ex. "He identified with the refugees"

identify (Verb) — Conceive of as united or associated. ex. "Sex activity is closely identified with the hypothalamus"

identify (Verb) — Classify or apply the appropriate name to, e.g. in botany or biology.

identify (Verb) — Consider to be equal or the same. ex. "He identified his brother as one of the fugitives"

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