Synonyms of put one's finger on

put one's finger on

phrase

as in identify

to find out or establish the identity of

He recognized the smell but couldn't quite put his finger on what it was.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• identify
• find
• distinguish
• single (out)
• finger
• locate
• pinpoint
• ID
• recognize
• determine
• investigate
• diagnose
• pick out
• check
• examine
• disclose
• spot
• notice
• reveal
• inspect
• place
• discover
• scrutinize
• observe
• betray

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• hide
• conceal
• disguise
• camouflage
• simulate
• sham
• counterfeit
• feign