identify
/aɪˈdɛntɪfaɪ/
verb
- To recognize and name someone or something correctly.
- Can you identify the flower in this picture?
- The witness was able to identify the thief from a lineup.
- Scientists identified the new species of frog last year.
- To prove or show who someone is or what something is.
- The teacher asked the students to identify the main idea of the paragraph.
- The passport identifies the traveler's nationality.
- A unique serial number identifies each engine part.
- To feel a connection with someone or something; to relate to.
- She identifies strongly with her cultural heritage.
- I can identify with your frustration because I've been through the same thing.
- Many young readers identify with the main character's struggles.
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