recognize vs identify

recognize and identify both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
recognize	No	No	Yes	No
identify	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, identify is a hyponym of recognize; that is, identify is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than recognize:

recognize (verb)	identify (verb)
perceive to be the same	recognize as being; establish the identity of someone or something
be fully aware or cognizant of	identify as in botany or biology, for example
accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority	consider to be equal or the same
express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for	conceive of as united or associated
express greetings upon meeting someone	consider (oneself) as similar to somebody else
detect with the senses	give the name or identifying characteristics of; refer to by name or some other identifying characteristic property
grant credentials to
show approval or appreciation of
exhibit recognition for (an antigen or a substrate)