1. to recognize or establish who or what someone or something is
2. to show or prove who someone is
3. to find or discover something

Examples

• The witness was able to identify the suspect in the lineup.
• Please identify yourself before entering the building.
• Scientists have identified a new species of butterfly.
• The doctor identified the cause of her illness.
• I can identify with your frustration about the situation.
• She identified several problems with the proposal.
• The police identified the victim through dental records.