- present tense form of identify (3rd person singular).
identifies
Example Sentences
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This clothing, says Mr. Robbins, identifies the latter as the evangelist St. Luke, patron saint of artists.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
They may also insist on being called by their Playa name, something like “Dirty Rizz,” even though their driver’s license identifies them as Derwin.
From Salon ● Jul. 24, 2026
The strategy identifies healthier eating as one of its priorities.
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
The research also identifies the types of stars most likely to host them.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 10, 2026
He identifies them for me with a pointed finger: Lakshmi; Shakti, the mother goddess, in the form of Parvati; and Krishna, this time as a playful baby crawling on all fours.
From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel
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