Meaning ofidentifyin English

Verb

1. to establish someone's identity
   The detective will identify the suspect in the lineup.
2. to associate with a group; feel a connection
   She began to identify with the local community after moving.
3. to claim an identity; describe oneself as a group member
   Many young people identify as environmentalists and take action.
4. to feel a strong personal connection; model oneself
   The artist identifies as a feminist and creates work reflecting her views.
5. to unite or combine into one; equate
   The company will identify the two departments as a single unit.
6. to classify organisms (biologically)
   Scientists identify the species of plants based on their characteristics.