Identify yourself with
verb
To feel a close relation or connection with something or someone.
I really identify myself with the main character in the book because we have similar experiences.
Often appears as...
- identify yourself with a character
- identify yourself with a cause
verb
To state or establish one's identity.
As a soldier, you’re often required to identify yourself with your service number.
Often appears as...
- identify yourself with an id
- identify yourself with a document
Usage tips
Formal
verb
To link or associate oneself closely with a particular group, cause, or idea.
She identifies herself with the feminist movement.
Often appears as...
- identify yourself with a movement
- identify yourself with a political party
Usage tips
Formal, Approving
verb
To feel a close relation or connection with something or someone.
I really identify myself with the main character in the book because we have similar experiences.
Often appears as...
- identify yourself with a character
- identify yourself with a cause
verb
To state or establish one's identity.
As a soldier, you’re often required to identify yourself with your service number.
Often appears as...
- identify yourself with an id
- identify yourself with a document
Usage tips
Formal
verb
To link or associate oneself closely with a particular group, cause, or idea.
She identifies herself with the feminist movement.
Often appears as...
- identify yourself with a movement
- identify yourself with a political party
Usage tips
Formal, Approving
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Resonance
Use this when you feel a deep emotional connection to someone or something, as if sharing their experiences.
His struggles with adversity made me identify myself with him.
Pro Tip 2/3Empathetic Attachment
It shows a level of empathy where one sees aspects of themselves in someone else or something else.
The artist's life of upheaval led me to identify myself with her paintings.
Pro Tip 3/3Reflecting Self
Suggests a mirror effect where the qualities of another person or group feel like they reflect your own.
Growing up in a small town, I identify myself with country music.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Resonance
Use this when you feel a deep emotional connection to someone or something, as if sharing their experiences.
His struggles with adversity made me identify myself with him.
Pro Tip 2/3Empathetic Attachment
It shows a level of empathy where one sees aspects of themselves in someone else or something else.
The artist's life of upheaval led me to identify myself with her paintings.
Pro Tip 3/3Reflecting Self
Suggests a mirror effect where the qualities of another person or group feel like they reflect your own.
Growing up in a small town, I identify myself with country music.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Resonance
Use this when you feel a deep emotional connection to someone or something, as if sharing their experiences.
His struggles with adversity made me identify myself with him.
Pro Tip 2/3Empathetic Attachment
It shows a level of empathy where one sees aspects of themselves in someone else or something else.
The artist's life of upheaval led me to identify myself with her paintings.
Pro Tip 3/3Reflecting Self
Suggests a mirror effect where the qualities of another person or group feel like they reflect your own.
Growing up in a small town, I identify myself with country music.
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