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identifies

The correct spelling is identifies.

How to pronounce identifies

verb

Say it like: Ide-nti-fee-s

The correct spelling is identifies. To establish the identity of someone or something. For example: "The Associated Press will not identify the suspect of the crime because he is a juvenile."

Usage Examples

The Associated Press will not identify the suspect of the crime because he is a juvenile.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To establish the identity of someone or something.
  2. 2.To disclose the identity of someone.
  3. 3.To establish the taxonomic classification of an organism.
  4. 4.To equate or make the same; to unite or combine into one.
  5. 5.To have a strong affinity with; to feel oneself to be modelled on or connected to.

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