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denote vs identify

identify vs denote

denote and identify both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
denote No No Yes No
identify No No Yes No
As verbs, identify is a hyponym of denote; that is, identify is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than denote:
  • denote: have as a meaning
  • identify: give the name or identifying characteristics of; refer to by name or some other identifying characteristic property
denote (verb) identify (verb)
have as a meaning recognize as being; establish the identity of someone or something
be a sign or indication of identify as in botany or biology, for example
make known; make an announcement consider to be equal or the same
conceive of as united or associated
consider (oneself) as similar to somebody else
give the name or identifying characteristics of; refer to by name or some other identifying characteristic property
Difference between denote and identify

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