identify with

VERB

put oneself in the place of another

Synonyms

WEAK

ally associate empathize feel for put in same category put oneself in another's shoes relate to respond to see through someone's eyes sympathize think of in connection understand

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And the yelling families will deeply identify with this, and the non-yelling families, it might take a minute to understand.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

"I have found it necessary to identify with another political platform that offers the best opportunity to effectively change the nation," he said in a statement.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

As a Presbyterian, he was no longer marginalized but could identify with the Scottish national church.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

Carmen can identify with the themes of the film.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

Likewise, your hopes of stirring the audience to anger or pity depends on the extent to which they are prepared to identify with the anger or pity you yourself seem to feel.

From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith

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