identify

/aɪˈdɛntɪfaɪ/
verb
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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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