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Common collocations with identity in American Collocation

identity noun

US /aɪˈdentəti/

incorrect

mistaken

Police believe the shooting was a case of mistaken identity.

true

true

Though he is pressed to reveal his true identity, he tells only the king.

not true

assumed
false
stolen

He had registered under an assumed identity.

prove your identity

authenticate
confirm
prove
verify

He was released, after the police verified his identity.

check that someone is who they say they are

check

You should always check the identity of any caller.

show your identity

disclose
divulge
reveal

The graffiti artist ‘Banksy’ has been pressed to reveal his identity.

take someone else’s identity for criminal purposes

assume
steal

Any personal documents you throw away can be used to steal your identity.

discover someone’s identity

ascertain
discover

Police are trying to discover the identity of a woman whose body was found in woodland last night.

something that proves your identity

badge
card
document
tag

If a caller asks to come in, request to see their identity card.

crimes related to identity

fraud
scam
theft

I am moving house and I am worried about the next occupants using my mail for identity theft.

check

check

We carry out identity checks on all new staff.