identify
gb/aɪdˈɛntɪfˌaɪ/ us/aɪdˈɛntɪfˌaɪ/
B1
Англійська
~ 800
Значення
0 значень
Дієслово
B1
action
1
Recognize and name something
To know and say who a person is or what a thing is.
Модель уживання:
to identify [someone/something]
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'identify' with 'recognize'. 'Identify' usually means you can provide a name or category, not just that something looks familiar.
Синоніми
recognize (Implies knowing from having seen or experienced before, without necessarily naming.)
|
pinpoint (More precise and often used for locating or defining exactly.)
Антоніми
misidentify (To incorrectly say who or what someone or something is.)
Словосполучення
identify a suspect
|identify the problem
|identify yourself
|identify a species
Теми
daily life
|communication
|law
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- I can identify my teacher in the photo.
- She can identify the animal in the picture.
- Please identify yourself before you come in.
Дієслово
B2
action
2
Find and label a feature
To find and say what a problem or special thing is.
Модель уживання:
to identify [a problem/feature/cause]
Синоніми
diagnose (Often used in medical or technical contexts for identifying problems.)
|
determine (More general term for finding out something with certainty.)
Антоніми
overlook (Fail to notice or find a problem or characteristic.)
Словосполучення
identify the cause
|identify key features
|identify trends
Теми
science
|business
|problem solving
|education
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- 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.
Дієслово
B2
state
3
Associate with a group or idea
To feel that you are part of a group or share its ideas.
Модель уживання:
to identify with [someone/something]
Синоніми
relate to (Informal and emotional connection to someone or something.)
Антоніми
distance oneself from (To avoid connection or association with a group or idea.)
Словосполучення
identify with a character
|identify with a cause
Теми
emotions
|society
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- I really identify with her struggle to succeed.
- He identifies strongly with his cultural heritage.
- Many young people identify with environmental causes.
Навчальні приклади
- 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.
Граматика
Словникова форма
identify
IPA
GB/aɪdˈɛntɪfˌaɪ/
US/aɪdˈɛntɪfˌaɪ/
Склади й наголос
identi - fy (2 склади)
Stress on 2nd syllable (fy)
Форми слова
Verb
- Base: identify
- 3rd Person Singular: identifies
- Present Participle: identifying
- Past: identified
Споріднені слова
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
Вирази
identify oneself as
1/aɪdˈɛntɪfˌaɪ wˌʌnsˈɛlf ˈæz/
fixed phrase
State your own identity
To say clearly who you are, often in an official situation.
Приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- I could easily identify with the main character in the film.
- She identifies with people who have faced similar challenges.