3 definitions found
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Identify \I*den"ti*fy\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Identified}; p. pr
& vb n. {Identifying}.] [Cf. F. identifier See {Identity},
and {-fy}.]
1. To make to be the same to unite or combine in such a
manner as to make one to treat as being one or having the
same purpose or effect; to consider as the same in any
relation.
Every precaution is taken to identify the interests
of the people and of the rulers. --D. Ramsay.
Let us identify, let us incorporate ourselves with
the people. --Burke.
2. To establish the identity of to prove to be the same with
something described, claimed, or asserted; as to identify
stolen property.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Identify \I*den"ti*fy\, v. i.
To become the same to coalesce in interest, purpose, use
effect, etc [Obs. or R.]
An enlightened self-interest, which when well
understood, they tell us will identify with an interest
more enlarged and public. --Burke.
From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]:
identify
v 1: recognize as being establish the identity of someone or
something "She identified the man on the wanted"
poster" [syn: {place}]
2: give the name or identifying characteristics of refer to by
name or some other identifying characteristic property;
"Many senators were named in connection with the scandal";
"The almanac identifies the auspicious months" [syn: {name}]
3: consider (oneself) as similar to somebody else; "He
identified with the refugees"
4: "Sex activity is closely identified with the hypothalamus"
5: as in in botany or biology, for example [syn: {discover}, {key},
{key out}, {distinguish}, {describe}, {name}]
6: consider to be equal or the same
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