identify (Meaning)
identify (v)
recognize as being; establish the identity of someone or something
give the name or identifying characteristics of; refer to by name or some other identifying characteristic property
consider (oneself) as similar to somebody else
conceive of as united or associated
identify as in botany or biology, for example
consider to be equal or the same
identify (v. t.)
To make to be the same; to unite or combine in such a manner as to make one; to treat as being one or having the same purpose or effect; to consider as the same in any relation.
To establish the identity of; to prove to be the same with something described, claimed, or asserted; as, to identify stolen property.
identify (v. i.)
To become the same; to coalesce in interest, purpose, use, effect, etc.
Synonyms & Antonyms of identify
identify Sentence Examples
- Scientists identify new species of deep-sea jellyfish.
- The fingerprint database helps identify suspects in criminal cases.
- Medical tests are used to identify diseases and health conditions.
- Computer software can identify and block spam emails.
- Facial recognition technology can identify individuals in crowds.
- Scientists want to identify the cause of the mysterious illness.
- Researchers are trying to identify the gene responsible for the disease.
- DNA testing can identify biological parents or relatives.
- Customs officials use scanners to identify contraband in luggage.
- The secret code helps identify the sender of the encrypted message.
FAQs About the word identify
recognize as being; establish the identity of someone or something, give the name or identifying characteristics of; refer to by name or some other identifying
find,distinguish, pinpoint, locate, ID, finger, diagnose, investigate, single (out), determine
disguise,conceal, camouflage, hide, camouflage, conceal, simulate, hide, disguise, simulate
Scientists identify new species of deep-sea jellyfish.
The fingerprint database helps identify suspects in criminal cases.
Medical tests are used to identify diseases and health conditions.
Computer software can identify and block spam emails.
