Identify with
phrasal verb
To deeply understand and share the feelings, thoughts or attitudes of another person.
I really identify with the protagonist in that book.
Often appears as...
- identify with someone
- identify with a character
phrasal verb
To associate oneself closely with a particular group, cause or idea.
Many young people identify with environmental movements these days.
Often appears as...
- identify with a cause
- identify with a movement
phrasal verb
To deeply understand and share the feelings, thoughts or attitudes of another person.
I really identify with the protagonist in that book.
Often appears as...
- identify with someone
- identify with a character
phrasal verb
To associate oneself closely with a particular group, cause or idea.
Many young people identify with environmental movements these days.
Often appears as...
- identify with a cause
- identify with a movement
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Connection
Use 'identify with' to express a deep emotional connection to someone's experience.
After her speech, I found myself identifying with her struggles.
Pro Tip 2/3Literary Empathy
When discussing literature or films, use 'identify with' to convey personal connection to characters.
Many readers identify with Harry Potter because of his resilience.
Pro Tip 3/3Shared Perspective
It implies sharing someone's viewpoint or sentiments, not just understanding them.
She identifies with her teacher's philosophy on education.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Connection
Use 'identify with' to express a deep emotional connection to someone's experience.
After her speech, I found myself identifying with her struggles.
Pro Tip 2/3Literary Empathy
When discussing literature or films, use 'identify with' to convey personal connection to characters.
Many readers identify with Harry Potter because of his resilience.
Pro Tip 3/3Shared Perspective
It implies sharing someone's viewpoint or sentiments, not just understanding them.
She identifies with her teacher's philosophy on education.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Connection
Use 'identify with' to express a deep emotional connection to someone's experience.
After her speech, I found myself identifying with her struggles.
Pro Tip 2/3Literary Empathy
When discussing literature or films, use 'identify with' to convey personal connection to characters.
Many readers identify with Harry Potter because of his resilience.
Pro Tip 3/3Shared Perspective
It implies sharing someone's viewpoint or sentiments, not just understanding them.
She identifies with her teacher's philosophy on education.
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