identify

/aɪˈdɛn.tɪ.faɪ/ · verb

Meaning

To establish the identity of someone or something.
To disclose the identity of someone.
To establish the taxonomic classification of an organism.
To equate or make the same; to unite or combine into one.
To have a strong affinity with; to feel oneself to be modelled on or connected to.
To associate oneself with some group.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

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Sources

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