Synonyms for Identify (same or very similar meaning)
WordNet sense 1 (give the name or identifying characteristics of; refer to by name or some other identifying characteristic property):
name
WordNet sense 2 (identify as in botany or biology, for example):
describe, discover, distinguish, key, key out
WordNet sense 3 (recognize as being; establish the identity of someone or something):
place
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