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identifying
1. n. An act of identification.
identify
1. v. To establish the identity of someone or something.
2. v. (transitive, biology) To establish the taxonomic classification of an organism.
3. v. To equate or make the same; to unite or combine into one.
4. v. (reflexive) To have a strong affinity with; to feel oneself to be modelled on or connected to.
5. v. (intransitive) To associate oneself with some group.
6. v. (intransitive) To claim an identity; to describe oneself as a member of a group; to assert the use of a particular term to describe oneself.

Example Sentences

I was absolutely fascinated with her, I listened intently to everything she said on that interview, and found myself identifying with her too much.  It is impossible to watch this film without identifying with the two young Afghans who show such courage and determination in pursuing their objective.

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