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

Over the past few years, Chinouriri has built a growing fan base that identifies with her confessional songwriting and persona. — Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026

Nixon is a member of the Democratic Socialists of America while Sanders, although not a member, has long identified with the movement. — Helen Huiskes, The Hill, 13 Oct. 2026

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