identify
gb/aɪdˈɛntɪfˌaɪ/ us/aɪdˈɛntɪfˌaɪ/
B1
English
~ 800
azonosít, felismer, megállapít, azonosul
VERB
B1
1
Usage pattern:
to identify [someone/something]
The witness was able to identify the thief from a lineup.
A tanú azonosítani tudta a tolvajt a felsorakoztatott gyanúsítottak közül.
Can you identify this bird by its call?
Azonosítani tudod ezt a madarat a hangja alapján?
Please identify yourself to the security guard before entering.
Learner examples
I can identify my teacher in the photo.
Fel tudom ismerni a tanáromat a fényképen.
She can identify the animal in the picture.
Fel tudja ismerni az állatot a képen.
Please identify yourself before you come in.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'identify' with 'recognize'. 'Identify' usually means you can provide a name or category, not just that something looks familiar.
Meaning
Recognize and name something
Collocations
identify a suspect
|identify the problem
|identify yourself
|identify a species
Synonyms
recognize (Implies knowing from having seen or experienced before, without necessarily naming.)
|
pinpoint (More precise and often used for locating or defining exactly.)
Antonyms
misidentify (To incorrectly say who or what someone or something is.)
Themes
daily life
|communication
|law
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To know and say who a person is or what a thing is.
To recognize someone or something and be able to say who or what they are.
VERB
B2
2
megállapít
B1
azonosít
B2
Usage pattern:
to identify [a problem/feature/cause]
The report aims to identify areas for improvement.
A jelentés célja, hogy azonosítsa a fejlesztendő területeket.
Scientists have identified several factors contributing to climate change.
A tudósok több olyan tényezőt azonosítottak, amelyek hozzájárulnak az éghajlatváltozáshoz.
We need to identify the root cause of the error.
Learner examples
The doctor will identify the problem with my leg.
Az orvos meg fogja állapítani, mi a baj a lábammal.
We must identify the reason for the delay.
Meg kell állapítanunk a késés okát.
They identified the main points in the text.
Meaning
Find and label a feature
Collocations
identify the cause
|identify key features
|identify trends
Synonyms
diagnose (Often used in medical or technical contexts for identifying problems.)
|
determine (More general term for finding out something with certainty.)
Antonyms
overlook (Fail to notice or find a problem or characteristic.)
Themes
science
|business
|problem solving
|education
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To find and say what a problem or special thing is.
To discover and name a particular quality, condition, or problem in something.
VERB
B2
3
azonosul
B2
Usage pattern:
to identify with [someone/something]
I really identify with her struggle to succeed.
Nagyon tudok azonosulni a sikerért folytatott küzdelmével.
He identifies strongly with his cultural heritage.
Erősen azonosul a kulturális örökségével.
Many young people identify with environmental causes.
Learner examples
I identify with my best friend because we like the same things.
Könnyen tudok azonosulni a legjobb barátommal, mert ugyanazokat a dolgokat szeretjük.
She identifies with the hero in the story.
Azonosul a történet hősével.
They identify with the team’s goals.
Meaning
Associate with a group or idea
Collocations
identify with a character
|identify with a cause
Synonyms
relate to (Informal and emotional connection to someone or something.)
Antonyms
distance oneself from (To avoid connection or association with a group or idea.)
Themes
emotions
|society
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To feel that you are part of a group or share its ideas.
To see oneself as being connected with a particular group, belief, or idea.
Grammar
Dictionary form
identify
IPA
GB/aɪdˈɛntɪfˌaɪ/
US/aɪdˈɛntɪfˌaɪ/
Syllables & stress
identi - fy (2 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (fy)
Word forms
Verb
- Base: identify
- 3rd Person Singular: identifies
- Present Participle: identifying
- Past: identified
Word family
Forms
identifies
verb
identifying
verb
identified
verb
Core family
identification
noun B1
identity
noun B1
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
unidentified
adjective
unidentifiable
adjective
Advanced or less common
misidentify
verb
identifier
noun
Expressions
identify oneself as
1/aɪdˈɛntɪfˌaɪ wˌʌnsˈɛlf ˈæz/
fixed phrase
State your own identity
To say clearly who you are, often in an official situation.
Examples
- 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.
Examples
- I could easily identify with the main character in the film.
- She identifies with people who have faced similar challenges.