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identify vs associate

associate vs identify

identify is not a noun while associate is a noun.

identify is not an adjective while associate is an adjective.

identify and associate both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
identify No No Yes No
associate Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, associate is a hypernym of identify; that is, associate is a word with a broader meaning than identify:
  • identify: conceive of as united or associated
  • associate: make a logical or causal connection
Other hypernyms of identify include colligate, connect, link, link up, relate, tie in.
identify (noun) associate (noun)
a degree granted by a two-year college on successful completion of the undergraduates course of studies
any event that usually accompanies or is closely connected with another
a person who joins with others in some activity or endeavor
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
a person with subordinate membership in a society, institution, or commercial enterprise
identify (adjective) associate (adjective)
having partial rights and privileges or subordinate status
identify (verb) associate (verb)
recognize as being; establish the identity of someone or something make a logical or causal connection
identify as in botany or biology, for example bring or come into association or action
consider to be equal or the same keep company with; hang out with
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 identify and associate

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