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

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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of identify Investigators identified Cheryl using forensic genetic genealogy. — Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026 Learn to identify the warning signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. — Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 5 July 2026 At the school, children are taught basic things like identifying objects and assembling toys as well as everyday skills such as operating a TV remote. — ABC News, 4 July 2026 Rather than simply reducing power use across the board, the system attempts to identify exactly when machinery is wasting energy and proposes operational changes that can reduce consumption without disrupting productivity. — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 4 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for identify

Recent Examples of Synonyms for identify

Verb

Of course, in the new museum facility, our program will evolve, building on what distinguishes our offerings.

— Leslie Anderson, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 July 2026
Large language models are inherently unable to distinguish between legitimate instructions provided by users and malicious ones sneaked into emails, source code, and other third-party content the models are processing.

— Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 8 July 2026

Definition of distinguish

Verb

That’s because microphones designed to detect the sound of gunfire have been installed around the city, and can help police pinpoint where the shots may have come from.

— Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 July 2026
The origin of the most current cyclosporiasis outbreak has not yet been pinpointed, according to health officials.

— Jane Yoon Scott, EverydayHealth.com, 7 July 2026

Definition of pinpoint

Verb

Being proactive and demonstrating social intelligence are directly correlated with career success and employability.

— Jason Walker PsyD, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Research shows that public preschool attendance is correlated to higher performance in third-grade reading and math.

— Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 July 2026

Definition of correlate

Verb

Gas stations across Russia are imposing limits on purchases, CNN’s analysis found, with fuel- tracking websites popping up to guide drivers to the best spots to fill up.

— Clare Sebastian, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
The incident happened less than a week after another child was found dead inside a car at a Plantation early learning center last Monday.

— David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 6 July 2026

Definition of find

Verb

Newport Beach now prohibits canopies larger than 6 feet by 6 feet and requires that the structures not be connected.

— Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
In other words, different machines will handle different jobs while staying connected through the same software system.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026

Definition of connect

Verb

The incident happened Friday in Yountville, an unincorporated town located 43 miles north of San Francisco.

— Jason Green, Mercury News, 7 July 2026
The annual memorial, organized by Castile’s mother, Valerie Castile, took place Monday night at the Philando Castile Peace Garden, located outside the north entrance to the Minnesota State Fairgrounds.

— Tyler Quattrin, Twin Cities, 7 July 2026

Definition of locate

Verb

Investigators said there was no evidence that the shootings were related.

— Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
Even tracks that might have lived elsewhere find their place once a world begins to form around them—a palette of emotional colors that don’t need to match, only to relate.

— Desjah Altvater, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026