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

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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

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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of identify Local independent bookstores remain key partners in the festival, helping recommend moderators, and identify the writers San Diego readers most want to hear from. — Maya Santiago, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026 Chad Hickman, a 39-year-old identified as the gunman, fled before law enforcement got to the home, police said. — Hallie Golden, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026 The person who spoke to the woman allegedly identified themselves as a police officer. — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 15 Aug. 2026 Investigators later identified Simmons as the suspect, according to the court documents. — Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 15 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for identify

Recent Examples of Synonyms for identify

Verb

Rather than attention-getting architectural statements, his work favored relatively modest and affordable homes distinguished by thoughtful design and a close connection to their surroundings.

— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 13 Aug. 2026
However, what truly distinguishes the series from its predecessor is its awareness of societal issues beyond sexism and misogyny.

— Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of distinguish

Verb

The 2019 inspection found no violations, while the 2013 post-outbreak review found the facility was recycling wash water for salad mix, but couldn't conclusively pinpoint the source of the outbreak.

— Julia Ingram, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
And researchers have not yet pinpointed a mechanism for the effect.

— Humberto Basilio, Scientific American, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of pinpoint

Verb

How much these psychosocial factors directly correlate with on-pitch success remains unclear, but this would not be the first time cultural links are made between football and national identity.

— Mark Carey, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2026
But higher studio output in terms of the number of titles doesn’t correlate with a bigger payoff for the industry (or Paramount-WBD itself).

— Todd Spangler, Variety, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of correlate

Verb

Officers at the scene found a man who had been hit by a fleeing vehicle.

— Nicholas Lentz, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026
Sometimes poison ivy will creep into beds from nearby woodlands, but these plants can also find their way into flower beds via seeds dropped by birds.

— Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of find

Verb

The phone then stopped connecting to the cellular network, possibly turned off or disabled, the affidavit said.

— Amanda Musa, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
Mitchell was stuck at 19 points late in the fourth quarter before Clark connected with her on a backdoor pass for a layup to keep her streak alive.

— James Boyd, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of connect

Verb

Also located nearby are designer boutiques (Casa Loewe is just around the corner), trendy bars like Red Frog, and glamorous restaurants such as JNcQUOI.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Aug. 2026
The stream will feature expert commentary on the science of the eclipse along with live views from telescopes at the Observatorio Astrofisco de Javalambre, which is located close to the Spanish city of Teruel directly in the path of totality.

— Anthony Wood, Space.com, 11 Aug. 2026