Engelsk

identify

gb/aɪdˈɛntɪfˌaɪ/ us/aɪdˈɛntɪfˌaɪ/
B1 Engelsk
~ 800
Betydninger
0 betydninger
Udsagnsord B1 action
1

Recognize and name something

To know and say who a person is or what a thing is.

Brugsmønster: to identify [someone/something]
Typisk fejl:
Learners sometimes confuse 'identify' with 'recognize'. 'Identify' usually means you can provide a name or category, not just that something looks familiar.
Synonymer
recognize (Implies knowing from having seen or experienced before, without necessarily naming.) | pinpoint (More precise and often used for locating or defining exactly.)
Antonymer
misidentify (To incorrectly say who or what someone or something is.)
Ordforbindelser
identify a suspect |identify the problem |identify yourself |identify a species
Temaer
daily life |communication |law |core_vocabulary
Eksempler
  • The witness was able to identify the thief from a lineup.
  • Can you identify this bird by its call?
  • Please identify yourself to the security guard before entering.
Læringseksempler
  • I can identify my teacher in the photo.
  • She can identify the animal in the picture.
  • Please identify yourself before you come in.
Udsagnsord B2 action
2

Find and label a feature

To find and say what a problem or special thing is.

Brugsmønster: to identify [a problem/feature/cause]
Synonymer
diagnose (Often used in medical or technical contexts for identifying problems.) | determine (More general term for finding out something with certainty.)
Antonymer
overlook (Fail to notice or find a problem or characteristic.)
Ordforbindelser
identify the cause |identify key features |identify trends
Temaer
science |business |problem solving |education |core_vocabulary
Eksempler
  • The report aims to identify areas for improvement.
  • Scientists have identified several factors contributing to climate change.
  • We need to identify the root cause of the error.
Læringseksempler
  • The doctor will identify the problem with my leg.
  • We must identify the reason for the delay.
  • They identified the main points in the text.
Udsagnsord B2 state
3

Associate with a group or idea

To feel that you are part of a group or share its ideas.

Brugsmønster: to identify with [someone/something]
Synonymer
relate to (Informal and emotional connection to someone or something.)
Antonymer
distance oneself from (To avoid connection or association with a group or idea.)
Ordforbindelser
identify with a character |identify with a cause
Temaer
emotions |society |relationships |core_vocabulary
Eksempler
  • I really identify with her struggle to succeed.
  • He identifies strongly with his cultural heritage.
  • Many young people identify with environmental causes.
Læringseksempler
  • I identify with my best friend because we like the same things.
  • She identifies with the hero in the story.
  • They identify with the team’s goals.
Grammatik
Opslagsform
identify
IPA
GB/aɪdˈɛntɪfˌaɪ/
US/aɪdˈɛntɪfˌaɪ/
Stavelser og tryk
identi - fy (2 stavelser)
Stress on 2nd syllable (fy)
Ordformer
Verb
  • Base: identify
  • 3rd Person Singular: identifies
  • Present Participle: identifying
  • Past: identified
Ordfamilie
Forms
identifies verb identifying verb identified verb
Core family
identification noun B1 identity noun B1
Related words
identifiable adjective B2 identical adjective B1 identically adverb
Negative and opposite forms
unidentified adjective unidentifiable adjective
Advanced or less common
misidentify verb identifier noun
Udtryk

identify oneself as

1
/aɪdˈɛntɪfˌaɪ wˌʌnsˈɛlf ˈæz/
fixed phrase

State your own identity

To say clearly who you are, often in an official situation.

Eksempler
  • The caller identified himself as a police officer.
  • Please identify yourself as soon as you arrive at reception.

identify with

1
/aɪdˈɛntɪfˌaɪ wˈɪθ/
phrasal verb

Feel connected to someone/something

To feel that you understand and share another person’s feelings, ideas, or situation.

Eksempler
  • I could easily identify with the main character in the film.
  • She identifies with people who have faced similar challenges.

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