SpellRight

SpellRight › Spelling

Moderate

identify

The correct spelling is identify.

How to pronounce identify

/aɪˈdɛn.tɪ.faɪ/
verb

IPA: /aɪˈdɛn.tɪ.faɪ/

Say it like: Ide-nti-fee

The correct spelling is identify. 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.

Similar words

Words related in meaning — check their spelling too.

View synonyms & usage examples