identify with

phrasal 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

In contrast, those identifying with progressive ideologies are generally more supportive of measures to mitigate its effects. —Monica Sanders, Forbes, 13 Oct. 2024

The partial remains – identified with his name stitched into the sock – are now in the possession of the China Tibet Mountaineering Association, which is responsible for climbing permits on Everest’s northern side. —Max Goldbart, Deadline, 11 Oct. 2024

Does your dad identify with the hotshot rookie, River, or the senior spy, Jackson Lamb (Oldman)? —Ben Travers, IndieWire, 9 Oct. 2024

Driving the trend: About 1 in 36 children nationally has been identified with autism spectrum disorder, per the CDC. —Torey Van Oot, Axios, 26 Sep. 2024