set vs identify

set is a noun but identify is not a noun.

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

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

set: fix conclusively or authoritatively
identify: recognize as being; establish the identity of someone or something

Other hyponyms of set include place, date, value, filiate, format, charge, initialise, initialize, assess, tax, price.

set (noun)	identify (noun)
several exercises intended to be done in series
the act of putting something in position
representation consisting of the scenery and other properties used to identify the location of a dramatic production
any electronic equipment that receives or transmits radio or tv signals
(psychology) being temporarily ready to respond in a particular way
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
the descent of a heavenly body below the horizon
a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used
an unofficial association of people or groups
(mathematics) an abstract collection of numbers or symbols
the process of becoming hard or solid by cooling or drying or crystallization
a unit of play in tennis or squash

set (adjective)	identify (adjective)
set down according to a plan
being below the horizon
converted to solid form (as concrete)
fixed and unmoving
(usually followed by `to' or `for') on the point of or strongly disposed
situated in a particular spot or position
determined or decided upon as by an authority

set (verb)	identify (verb)
arrange attractively	recognize as being; establish the identity of someone or something
produce fruit	identify as in botany or biology, for example
alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard	consider to be equal or the same
put into a certain state; cause to be in a certain state	conceive of as united or associated
set to a certain position or cause to operate correctly	consider (oneself) as similar to somebody else
equip with sails or masts	give the name or identifying characteristics of; refer to by name or some other identifying characteristic property
become gelatinous
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
get ready for a particular purpose or event
fix conclusively or authoritatively
estimate
decide upon or fix definitely
establish as the highest level or best performance
urge to attack someone
put into a certain place or abstract location
fix in a border
give a fine, sharp edge to a knife or razor
insert (a nail or screw below the surface, as into a countersink)
put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground
put into a position that will restore a normal state
adapt for performance in a different way
locate
set in type
apply or start
disappear beyond the horizon