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identify vs discover

discover vs identify

identify and discover both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
identify No No Yes No
discover No No Yes No
As verbs, identify and discover are synonyms defined as:
  • identify and discover: identify as in botany or biology, for example
Other synonyms of identify include describe, distinguish, key, key out, name.
identify (verb) discover (verb)
recognize as being; establish the identity of someone or something get to know or become aware of, usually accidentally
identify as in botany or biology, for example identify as in botany or biology, for example
consider to be equal or the same make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret
conceive of as united or associated make a discovery, make a new finding
consider (oneself) as similar to somebody else see for the first time; make a discovery
give the name or identifying characteristics of; refer to by name or some other identifying characteristic property discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of by perception with the eyes
find unexpectedly
Difference between identify and discover

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