compare

Nouns

Verbs

  • (v) examine and note the similarities or differences of
    • John compared his haircut to his friend's
    • We compared notes after we had both seen the movie
  • (v) be comparable
    • This car does not compare with our line of Mercedes
  • (v) consider or describe as similar, equal, or analogous
    • We can compare the Han dynasty to the Romans
    • You cannot equate success in financial matters with greed
    equate, liken,
  • (v) to form the comparative or superlative form on an adjective or adverb

Synonyms

comparability comparison equivalence equate liken

Words of close approximity

compart
compact company compart compass