Identify with Meaning in English
expression
aɪˈdɛntəˌfaɪ/ /ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ
eye-DEN-tuh-fy WITH
aɪdˈɛntɪfˌaɪ/ /wˈɪð
eye-DEN-tih-fy WITH
Definition
To feel a strong connection or similarity with someone else’s feelings, experiences, or ideas.
Usage & Nuances
Often used to express empathy or shared experience ('identify with the character'). Usually followed by 'someone' or 'something.' Not the same as simply 'identify' (which means to recognize). More formal and emotional than 'relate to.'
Spanish: identificarse conPortuguese (BR): identificar-se comPortuguese (PT): identificar-se comChinese (Simplified): 认同Chinese (Traditional): 認同Hindi: से जुड़ाव महसूस करनाArabic: يتماهى معBengali: নিজেকে একীভূত করা - আত্মীয়তা অনুভব করাRussian: сочувствовать - сопереживать - отождествлять себяJapanese: 共感する - 自分を重ねるVietnamese: đồng cảm với - cảm thấy gần gũi vớiKorean: 공감하다 - 자신을 동일시하다Turkish: kendini birinin yerine koymak - özdeşleşmekUrdu: خود کو یکساں محسوس کرنا - ہمدردی کرناIndonesian: đồng cảm với - cảm thấy giống với
Example Sentences
Many people identify with her story.
basic
Children often identify with superheroes.
basic
I identify with your feelings.
basic
I really identified with the main character in the movie.
natural
It’s hard not to identify with her struggles.
natural
Sometimes, I identify with both sides of the argument.
natural