identifies

VERB

recognize; label

Synonyms

STRONGEST

analyze classify describe determine diagnose establish find name pinpoint select single out spot

STRONG

card catalog distinguish peg place separate tag

WEAK

button down determinate diagnosticate make out pick out put one's finger on tab

Antonyms

STRONGEST

confuse lose miss overlook

WEAK

mistake

Example Sentences

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The legislation defines “personal information” as anything that identifies, describes or relates to the protected individuals, including their names, addresses, telephone numbers, physical descriptions, driver’s licenses, financial information, license plate numbers and places of employment.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

During the undercover filming, Lubajja is shown a video of Russet and he identifies it as one of his dogs.

From BBC • May 3, 2026

That included $8 million to NEC for a facial-recognition algorithm that identifies passengers boarding planes.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

Trivariate Research identifies 479 dividend stocks that have outperformed the broader market since 1999.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

A transgender man is someone who currently identifies as male.

From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater