equate

verb

i-ˈkwāt

ˈē-ˌkwāt

equated; equating

Synonyms of equate next

transitive verb

: to make equal : equalize

: to make such an allowance or correction in as will reduce to a common standard or obtain a correct result

: to treat, represent, or regard as equal, equivalent, or comparable

equates disagreement with disloyalty

intransitive verb

: to correspond as equal

Examples of equate in a Sentence

You shouldn't equate those two things. a value system that equates money with success

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Vulnerability Is Not Weakness Male leadership often gets equated with power, confidence and control. —

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Yash Roy, The Hill, 4 Nov. 2024 Lakhani was equating the academic support with the highest level of organization and execution that epitomizes the training of a Navy Seal, the special operation force that stands for sea, air and land teams. —

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