identify - meaning, examples in English

verb “identify”

 infinitive identify; he identifies; past tense identified; past part. identified; ger. identifying

to recognize or establish who someone or something is
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It was difficult to identify the suspect because he was wearing a mask.
to feel a strong connection with someone or something; to understand and share their feelings
She strongly identifies with the main character in the story, who overcame many obstacles.
to say who someone is; to reveal someone's identity
The press refused to identify the victim to protect her privacy.
to state that you are a particular type of person
He identifies as a member of the LGBTQ+ community.
to consider or treat as the same; to equate
They identify happiness with wealth, but money isn't everything.
(in biology) to determine the group or species to which an organism belongs
The botanist identified the plant as a new species of orchid.