identified
UK: aɪˈdɛntɪfaɪd | US: aɪˈdɛntɪfaɪd
vt. recognized or distinguished as being a particular person or thing
vt. established the identity of someone or something
vt. associated oneself closely with a group or idea
The word "identified" originates from the Late Latin identificare, combining ident- (from idem, meaning "same") and -ficare (a suffix meaning "to make"). The morpheme ident- reflects the concept of sameness or unity, while -ify (from Latin -ficare) transforms it into a verb meaning "to make the same" or "to recognize as identical." The suffix -ed marks it as a past participle, indicating completed action. Over time, "identify" evolved to encompass broader meanings of recognition and association, reflecting its logical progression from "making identical" to "establishing identity."
The witness identified the suspect in the police lineup.
She identified strongly with the environmental movement.
The scientist identified a new species of butterfly.
The software automatically identifies errors in the code.
He identified the problem as a lack of communication.