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   Identify (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Identified (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Identifying (?).] [Cf. F. identifier. See Identity, and -fy.]
   1. To make to be the same; to unite or combine in such a manner as to make one; to treat as being one or having the same purpose or effect; to consider as the same in any relation.
   
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   Every precaution is taken to identify the interests of the people and of the rulers. D. Ramsay.
   
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   Let us identify, let us incorporate ourselves with the people. Burke.
   
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   2. To establish the identity of; to prove to be the same with something described, claimed, or asserted; as, “to identify stolen property”.
   
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   Identify (?), v. i.
   1. To become the same; to coalesce in interest, purpose, use, effect, etc. [Obs. or R.]
   
   
   2. To coalesce in interest, purpose, use, effect, etc.; to associate oneself in name, goals, or feelings; usually used with with; as, “he identified with the grief she felt at her father's death”.
   
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   An enlightened self-interest, which, when well understood, they tell us will identify with an interest more enlarged and public. Burke.
   
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