identify with

verb

identified with; identifying with; identifies with

1

: to think of (something) as being the same as (something else)

It is a mistake to identify being healthy with being thin.

2

: to think of (someone) as being very closely associated with (something)

She has always been identified with the civil rights movement.

These groups are identified with conservation.

3

: to think of oneself as having the same problems and feelings as someone

Many readers identify with the characters in her novels.

Examples of identify with in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The objective isn't simply to communicate a political position but to encourage audiences to emotionally identify with a movement and participate in its activities. — Asra Q. Nomani, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2026

People are identifying with different actors in this drama, Professor Saguy says. — Scott Baldauf, Christian Science Monitor, 9 Oct. 2026

Even people who identify with the parties are ambivalent about their ability to handle the issue. — Barbara Ortutay, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026

Some problems identified with the aging facility were still apparent. — Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 7 Oct. 2026