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What is another word for Identify? – 131 Identify Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    Meaning of Identify

    According to Merriam-Webster Dictionary, "identify" means to recognize or establish the identity of someone or something.

    Definitions

    • The Oxford English Dictionary defines "identify" as to recognize or determine the nature or character of someone or something.
    • Cambridge Dictionary states that "identify" means to recognize someone or something because of their characteristics, appearance, or other qualities.

    Example Uses

    • The detective worked to identify the suspect in the crime.
    • The doctor tried to identify the cause of the patient's symptoms.
    • The team used data analysis to identify trends in customer behavior.
    • The teacher helped her students identify the different types of rocks in the geology lab.
    • The researcher spent years trying to identify the source of the ancient text.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    confuse misidentify mistake overlook ignore disregard neglect conceal hide disguise mask camouflage obscure misunderstand misinterpret misread misrecognize fail to notice fail to recognize overlook dismiss reject deny refute contradict