I*den"ti*fy (?), 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.
Every precaution is taken to identify the
interests of the people and of the rulers.
D.
Ramsay.
Let us identify, let us incorporate ourselves
with the people.
Burke.
2. To establish the identity of; to prove to
be the same with something described, claimed, or asserted; as, to
identify stolen property.
I*den"ti*fy (?), v. i. To become
the same; to coalesce in interest, purpose, use, effect, etc.
[Obs. or R.]
An enlightened self-interest, which, when well
understood, they tell us will identify with an interest more
enlarged and public.
Burke.