identifies with

VERB

put oneself in the place of another

Synonyms

WEAK

ally associate empathize feel for put in same category put oneself in another's shoes relate to respond to see through someone's eyes sympathize think of in connection understand

Example Sentences

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In this working‑class town of fewer than 100,000 people, Cole's side are underdogs in Serie B - something he identifies with.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

As a fellow filmmaker, he identifies with Ford’s ability to rally a crew.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026

He added: “If I’m thinking of ‘Not Like Us,’ I’m thinking of me and whoever identifies with that.”

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 21, 2024

Seeing as how 27% of the adult population in the U.S. identifies with having a disability, it's about time that these shows get it right.

From Salon • Oct. 2, 2023

While teaching at Mr. William Port Stokes’s school, Vincent identifies with the young boys, which makes him miss his childhood, his home.

From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman