identify
Collocations
21(verb.)
ADV
accurately, correctly
The doctor could accurately identify the disease from the patient's symptoms.
falsely, incorrectly, wrongly | positively
clearly, unambiguously, unequivocally
The witness could unambiguously identify the suspect from the photographs shown to her.
formally
The police asked her to formally identify the stolen items at the station.
easily, readily
You can readily identify a ripe avocado by gently squeezing it in your hand.
tentatively
The doctor tentatively identified the rash as chickenpox but wanted to run more tests.
VERB + IDENTIFY
be able/unable to, can
The doctor was able to identify the problem during my first appointment.
be easy to, be possible to | be difficult to | be necessary to | attempt to, seek to, try to | be used to, enable sb to, help to
decline to
The witness declined to identify the suspect in court because she was afraid.
PHRASES
a means/way of identifying sb/sth
A fingerprint is an effective way of identifying suspects in criminal investigations.
PHRASAL VERBS identify with sb
ADV
closely, strongly
Many teenagers closely identify with the struggles shown in that popular TV series.
VERB + IDENTIFY
can/could
She could identify with the main character's struggle to balance work and family.
identify sb with sth
ADV
closely
The brand is closely identified with luxury and high quality products.
clearly