IDENTIFY Synonyms: 50 Similar and Opposite Words

identify

verb

ī-ˈden-tə-ˌfī

Definition of identify

as in to distinguish

to find out or establish the identity of sufficient forensic evidence to allow investigators to identify the perpetrator

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

as in to associate

to think of (something) in combination for some reason, he always identified the color red with flowers

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of identify The deceased victim was identified by state highway patrol as 63-year-old Patrick Allen Turner of Cary, North Carolina. — News Editor, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026 In his memoir, Fagen identified Mort Fega of WEVD and his late-night show, Jazz Unlimited, as a fount of inspiration. — Mark Richardson, Pitchfork, 8 Nov. 2026 Agencies should use disaggregated, intersectional data to identify barriers, set measurable goals and report progress; broaden recruitment, improve onboarding, promote civil-service exams, and create clearer paths for professional growth. — Aldrin Rafael Bonilla, New York Daily News, 7 Nov. 2026 The Post identified three more people who also appeared to have been re-arrested after judges ordered their release. — Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 7 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for identify

Recent Examples of Synonyms for identify

Verb

New materials, colors and finishes, including a California-specific fabric and color scheme, further distinguish the camper van's interior look and feel from the rest of the Volkswagen van lineup.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Nov. 2026
Auwaerter, who was not part of the study, said the data didn't distinguish consumption from external exposure — in other words, the hair could have picked up traces of weed simply by being buried together with it.

— ABC News, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of distinguish

Verb

Its structure must withstand the intense thermal and mechanical stresses associated with atmospheric reentry.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2026
Covid-19 vaccination continues to be associated with a reduced risk of hospitalization, including among people at high risk of severe disease, such as older adults and infants.

— Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of associate

Verb

From his emergence in the mid-1950s until his passing in 2018, Taylor not only disassembled jazz and reconstructed it in his own style, but also found ways to make the world listen.

— Levi Dayan, Pitchfork, 3 Nov. 2026
Police previously said investigators found no evidence of an actual plan to carry out violence at the school.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of find

Verb

The virtual model is then connected to its physical counterpart through sensors and data systems.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2026
In the future, the creators hope to expand the range of accessories that could potentially be connected to the TobenONE system through additional magnetic modules.

— Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of connect

Verb

The researchers point out that the mat was dominated by compounds derived from photosynthetic pigments, while the extract’s porphyrins were overwhelmingly heme-related.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Nov. 2026
Flagstaff police said that a second man, whose identity hasn’t been released, also was found dead Monday in a drainage area, and that the death appeared to be weather-related, pending an official determination of cause and manner of death.

— Christopher Weber, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026