Identify Definition & Meaning
identify
- verb
- recognize as being; establish the identity of someone or something; "She identified the man on the 'wanted' poster"
- give the name or identifying characteristics of; refer to by name or some other identifying characteristic property; "Many senators were named in connection with the scandal"; "The almanac identifies the auspicious months"
- consider (oneself) as similar to somebody else; "He identified with the refugees"
- conceive of as united or associated; "Sex activity is closely identified with the hypothalamus"
- identify as in botany or biology, for example
- consider to be equal or the same; "He identified his brother as one of the fugitives"
"Identify" in song lyrics
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"Had no way to identify"
3 Melancholy Gypsies — And If -
"Black or white, I can't identify"
Chino XL — What Am I? -
"the way that they can identify"
The Cross Movement f/M.O.D — Lord
Words that rhyme with identify
Usage tips for "identify"
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does identify mean?
- recognize as being; establish the identity of someone or something; "She identified the man on the 'wanted' poster" give the name or identifying characteristics of; refer to by name or some other identifying characteristic property; "Many senators were named in connection with the scandal"; "The almanac identifies the auspicious months" consider (oneself) as similar to somebody else; "He identified with the refugees" conceive of as united or associated
- What part of speech is identify?
- Identify is a verb.
- How many definitions does identify have?
- Identify has 6 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).