B2verbacademiccrime
US/aɪˈden.tə.faɪ/
UK/aɪˈden.tɪ.faɪ/
to recognize and name someone or something, or to find out what something is
In context
Police used camera footage to identify the driver who caused the crash.
The first step is to identify the main problem in your essay.
Many young Vietnamese abroad still identify strongly with their home culture.
Words that go with identify
verb + noun
- identify the problemThe mechanic quickly identified the problem with my bike.
- identify the causeDoctors are still trying to identify the cause of the illness.
verb + preposition
- identify withMany students identify with the main character of the novel.
- identify asThe victim was identified as a 30-year-old teacher.
adverb + verb
- clearly identifyEvery product should clearly identify its ingredients.
- easily identifiedThe bird is easily identified by its red tail.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
Can you identify who is he?Correct: Can you identify who he is?