identify
UK: aɪˈdɛntɪfaɪ | US: aɪˈdɛntɪfaɪ
vt. to recognize or establish the identity of someone or something
vt. to associate (someone or something) closely with a group or category
vt. to perceive or state the fact of being the same as something described or known
identify = ident<same> + ify<to make>
- ident (from Latin identitas, meaning "sameness" or "oneness")
- ify (a verb-forming suffix from Latin -ificare, meaning "to make" or "to cause to become")
Etymology Origin:
The word "identify" traces back to Late Latin identificare, combining identitas (sameness) and -ficare (to make). It entered English via Medieval Latin, reflecting the idea of "making something the same" or "establishing sameness." Over time, it evolved to emphasize recognition or association with a known entity.
The witness could not identify the suspect in the police lineup.
She strongly identifies with the values of her community.
Scientists use DNA testing to identify unknown species.
The app can identify plants by analyzing photos of their leaves.
He struggled to identify the source of the strange noise.