English

identify

aɪˈdentɪˌfaɪ, aɪˈdɛn.tɪ.faɪ, ɪˈdɛn.tɪ.faɪ, aɪˈden.t̬ə.faɪ
Meaning: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are
Part of Speech: Verb Alternative Readings: aɪˈdɛn.tɪ.faɪ, ɪˈdɛn.tɪ.faɪ, aɪˈden.t̬ə.faɪ

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base identify
3rd person singular present identifies
Present participle identifying
Past identified
Will future will identify
Going-to future going to identify
Imperative negative don't identify / do not identify

Example sentences

The witness was able to identify the suspect.
The witness was able to identify the suspect.
The DNA sequence was analyzed to identify the genetic mutation.
The DNA sequence was analyzed to identify the genetic mutation.
We spent the night identifying different constellations in the sky.
We spent the night identifying different constellations in the sky.
The witness identified the kidnapper in court.
The witness identified the kidnapper in court.
The geneticist identified the specific gene responsible for the inherited condition.
The geneticist identified the specific gene responsible for the inherited condition.

Usage Notes

Often used in legal or official contexts to establish the identity of a person or thing.

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