Identify

Synonyms of identify

• recognize
• discern
• distinguish

Antonyms of identify

• mistake
• confuse
• misidentify

Collocations of identify

identify the cause

Frequency: 80 %

The doctor needs to identify the cause of the symptoms before prescribing treatment.

identify the source

Frequency: 75 %

It is important to identify the source of the leak before repairing it.

identify the problem

Frequency: 70 %

Before we can fix the issue, we need to identify the problem.

identify the suspect

Frequency: 65 %

The police were able to identify the suspect based on eyewitness accounts.

identify the culprit

Frequency: 60 %

The detective was able to identify the culprit of the crime.

Idiomatic Expressions for identify

• Phrase: identify oneself
  Meaning: to reveal or acknowledge one's true identity
  Usage: The suspect refused to identify himself to the police.