identify

/aɪˈdɛn.tɪ.faɪ/verb
Elementary
1

To establish the identity of someone or something.

2

To disclose the identity of someone.

3

To establish the taxonomic classification of an organism.

4

To equate or make the same; to unite or combine into one.

5

To have a strong affinity with; to feel oneself to be modelled on or connected to.

6

To associate oneself with some group; to feel, or believe one feels, the same way.

7

To claim an identity; to describe oneself as a member of a group; to assert the use of a particular term to describe oneself.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing