identify
gb/aɪdˈɛntɪfˌaɪ/ us/aɪdˈɛntɪfˌaɪ/
B1
英語
~ 800
語義
0件の語義
動詞
B1
action
1
Recognize and name something
To know and say who a person is or what a thing is.
用法パターン：
to identify [someone/something]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'identify' with 'recognize'. 'Identify' usually means you can provide a name or category, not just that something looks familiar.
類義語
recognize (Implies knowing from having seen or experienced before, without necessarily naming.)
|
pinpoint (More precise and often used for locating or defining exactly.)
対義語
misidentify (To incorrectly say who or what someone or something is.)
コロケーション
identify a suspect
|identify the problem
|identify yourself
|identify a species
テーマ
daily life
|communication
|law
|core_vocabulary
例文
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- I can identify my teacher in the photo.
- She can identify the animal in the picture.
- Please identify yourself before you come in.
動詞
B2
action
2
Find and label a feature
To find and say what a problem or special thing is.
用法パターン：
to identify [a problem/feature/cause]
類義語
diagnose (Often used in medical or technical contexts for identifying problems.)
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determine (More general term for finding out something with certainty.)
対義語
overlook (Fail to notice or find a problem or characteristic.)
コロケーション
identify the cause
|identify key features
|identify trends
テーマ
science
|business
|problem solving
|education
|core_vocabulary
例文
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- 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.
動詞
B2
state
3
Associate with a group or idea
To feel that you are part of a group or share its ideas.
用法パターン：
to identify with [someone/something]
類義語
relate to (Informal and emotional connection to someone or something.)
対義語
distance oneself from (To avoid connection or association with a group or idea.)
コロケーション
identify with a character
|identify with a cause
テーマ
emotions
|society
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
例文
- I really identify with her struggle to succeed.
- He identifies strongly with his cultural heritage.
- Many young people identify with environmental causes.
学習者向け例文
- 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.
文法
辞書形
identify
IPA
GB/aɪdˈɛntɪfˌaɪ/
US/aɪdˈɛntɪfˌaɪ/
音節・強勢
identi - fy （2音節）
Stress on 2nd syllable (fy)
活用形
Verb
- Base: identify
- 3rd Person Singular: identifies
- Present Participle: identifying
- Past: identified
関連語
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
表現
identify oneself as
1/aɪdˈɛntɪfˌaɪ wˌʌnsˈɛlf ˈæz/
fixed phrase
State your own identity
To say clearly who you are, often in an official situation.
例文
- 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.
例文
- I could easily identify with the main character in the film.
- She identifies with people who have faced similar challenges.