Synonyms of identifies

identifies

verb

present tense third-person singular of identify

1

as in distinguishes

to find out or establish the identity of

sufficient forensic evidence to allow investigators to identify the perpetrator

Synonyms & Similar Words

• distinguishes
• pinpoints
• finds
• locates
• recognizes
• determines
• fingers
• investigates
• IDs
• singles (out)
• examines
• reveals
• puts one's finger on
• discloses
• diagnoses
• discovers
• scrutinizes
• inspects
• notices
• checks
• picks out
• observes
• betrays
• spots
• places

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• conceals
• hides
• disguises
• simulates
• camouflages
• feigns
• counterfeits
• shams

2

as in associates

to think of (something) in combination

for some reason, he always identified the color red with flowers

Synonyms & Similar Words

• associates
• correlates
• connects
• equates
• relates
• compares
• links
• likens
• groups
• ties (together)
• joins
• lumps (together)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• distinguishes
• separates
• contrasts
• differentiates
• discriminates
• sets off

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of identifies

One of the sources said the GSA put out a public request for lease proposals that identifies 18 potential locations, requiring space for at least 10 courtrooms. — Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 4 Sep. 2026

SheThePeople similarly identifies homemade bread baking as one of the slow-paced, hands-on hobbies gaining attention among Gen Z. — Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2026

In its comprehensive plan, the city of Eagle identifies the BLM land Bobo is cleaning up as a major component of the Foothills, calling for public lands to be incorporated into a larger open-space and wildlife-corridor network. — Idaho Statesman, 2 Sep. 2026

Confirm the package identifies hotel nights, transfer routes and interpreter availability. — Malana Vantyler, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2026

Suppose a model identifies a high likelihood that an HVAC unit will fail. — Rob Almond, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026

EconomyBookings, for example, breaks out what a rate covers at checkout, identifies whether a pickup point sits in the terminal or off-site, and states cancellation terms on eligible bookings. — Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026

The Fellowship identifies three advanced career directors and producers working on creatively expansive, cinematic feature-length documentaries that address poignant and urgent themes of our time. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 31 Aug. 2026

In Colorado, nearly a quarter of the overall population identifies as Hispanic or Latino. — Hillary Lum, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026