identity

UK /aɪˈdɛntɪti/ US /aɪˈdɛn(t)ɪti/
noun 5

Collocations

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(noun.)

ADJ

true

assumed, false

The criminal used a false identity to open a bank account and steal money.

mistaken

The police officer apologized after realizing he had arrested someone with a mistaken identity.

new | common, corporate, cultural, national, personal, political, racial, sexual

VERB + IDENTITY

create, develop, establish, forge

Young people often develop their identity through the music and fashion they choose.

give sb/sth

Working as a nurse gave her a strong sense of identity and purpose.

maintain, preserve

After moving to a new country, she worked hard to preserve her family's identity.

lose

change

After witnessing the accident, she decided to change her identity and start a completely new life.

assume

The spy assumed a different identity to infiltrate the criminal organization.

disclose, reveal

The witness would not disclose her identity to protect her safety.

discover, find out

guess

Nobody could guess her true identity until she revealed she was the famous actor.

conceal, hide, keep secret, protect

The witness asked the police to protect her identity during the trial.

IDENTITY + NOUN

bracelet, tag | card, documents, papers | code

parade

The police asked the witness to look at the identity parade and point out the suspect.

crisis

After moving to a new country, she struggled with an identity crisis for several months.

PREP

~ as

Japan maintains its identity as a leader in technology and innovation.

PHRASES

proof of identity

To open a bank account, you'll need to provide proof of identity such as a passport.

a search for identity

Many teenagers go through a difficult period while searching for their own identity.

a sense of identity

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