identify
verb/aɪˈdɛntɪfaɪ/
Frequency rank: #1,884 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
To recognize and name what something is.
Example sentence
You need to carefully identify the main idea of the paragraph.
Synonyms & related words
More words in ranks 1,801–1,900
- expertA person with special skill or knowledge in a subject.
- frequentlyOften; many times.
- golfA game in which players hit a ball into holes using clubs.
- graceSmooth and elegant movement; a short prayer of thanks before a meal.
- hopefullyIt is hoped that; in a hopeful way.
- importanceThe quality of being important, valuable, or having great effect.
- latterThe second of two things mentioned.
- manufacturingThe making of goods in large quantities, especially in factories.
- objectA thing that can be seen or touched but is not alive.
- patternA regular arrangement of lines, shapes, or colors; a repeated way of doing things.