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Definition identify with in British English

identify with phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb
1

to feel that you can understand and share someone else's feelings

Example

He didn't seem to be able to identify with ordinary people and their aspirations.

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identify with make out figure out
2

to consider someone or something to be involved or connected with a particular group or opinion

Example

The Americans were anxious not to become identified with 'colonial' authorities.

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sort classify characterize
3

to think that something is the same as something else or is closely related to it

Example

Most of these writers identify mind with consciousness.

Synonyms and related words
compare connect link
Definition identify with in British English