Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with identity in American Collocation
identity
noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
incorrect
Police believe the shooting was a case of mistaken identity.
true
Though he is pressed to reveal his true identity, he tells only the king.
not true
He had registered under an assumed identity.
prove your identity
He was released, after the police verified his identity.
check that someone is who they say they are
You should always check the identity of any caller.
show your identity
The graffiti artist ‘Banksy’ has been pressed to reveal his identity.
take someone else’s identity for criminal purposes
Any personal documents you throw away can be used to steal your identity.
discover someone’s identity
Police are trying to discover the identity of a woman whose body was found in woodland last night.
something that proves your identity
If a caller asks to come in, request to see their identity card.
crimes related to identity
I am moving house and I am worried about the next occupants using my mail for identity theft.
check
We carry out identity checks on all new staff.