identify with — to feel that you understand someone or something and can share or relate to their feelings or experiences
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to feel that you understand someone or something and can share or relate to their feelings or experiences
Pronunciation (IPA): /aɪˈdentɪfaɪ wɪð/
Example Sentences
- I can't identify with people who put pineapple on pizza - that's just wrong!
- Many teenagers identify with the main character in this coming-of-age novel.
- As a cat owner, I totally identify with his frustration when his cat ignores him.
identify with
VERB[/aɪˈdentɪfaɪ wɪð/]
to feel that you understand someone or something and can share or relate to their feelings or experiences
to feel that you understand someone or something and can share or relate to their feelings or experiences
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The phrase combines the verb 'identify', which derives from Latin 'idem' (same) and 'facere' (to make), with the preposition 'with'. The combination evolved to mean 'to regard oneself as having the same identity or characteristics as someone or something else'.
Breakdown
identify (from Latin idem 'same' + facere 'to make') + with (preposition indicating association or connection), literally 'to make the same with' or 'to associate with'.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“I can't identify with people who put pineapple on pizza - that's just wrong!”
“Many teenagers identify with the main character in this coming-of-age novel.”
“As a cat owner, I totally identify with his frustration when his cat ignores him.”
“She couldn't identify with their materialistic lifestyle.”
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