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name vs identify

identify vs name

name is a noun but identify is not a noun.

name and identify both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
name Yes No Yes No
identify No No Yes No
As verbs, name and identify are synonyms defined as:
  • name and identify: identify as in botany or biology, for example
Other synonyms of name include describe, discover, distinguish, key, key out.
As verbs, name and identify are synonyms defined as:
  • name and identify: give the name or identifying characteristics of; refer to by name or some other identifying characteristic property
name (noun) identify (noun)
by the sanction or authority of
a language unit by which a person or thing is known
a defamatory or abusive word or phrase
family based on male descent
a well-known or notable person
a person's reputation
name (verb) identify (verb)
determine or distinguish the nature of a problem or an illness through a diagnostic analysis recognize as being; establish the identity of someone or something
identify as in botany or biology, for example identify as in botany or biology, for example
give the name or identifying characteristics of; refer to by name or some other identifying characteristic property consider to be equal or the same
assign a specified (usually proper) name to conceive of as united or associated
make reference to consider (oneself) as similar to somebody else
mention and identify by name give the name or identifying characteristics of; refer to by name or some other identifying characteristic property
give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
create and charge with a task or function
charge with a function; charge to be
Difference between name and identify

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