compare

verb

kəm-ˈper How to pronounce compare (audio)
Definition of comparenext
1
as in to equate
to describe as similar reviews that compared the adventure movie to a thrilling ride on a roller coaster

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2
as in to identify
to regard or represent as equal or comparable compared the restaurant's food to the nectar of the gods

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How is the word compare distinct from other similar verbs?

The words collate and contrast are common synonyms of compare. While all three words mean "to set side by side in order to show differences and likenesses," compare implies an aim of showing relative values or excellences by bringing out characteristic qualities whether similar or divergent.

compared the convention facilities of the two cities

In what contexts can collate take the place of compare?

The meanings of collate and compare largely overlap; however, collate implies minute and critical inspection in order to note points of agreement or divergence.

data from districts around the country will be collated

When might contrast be a better fit than compare?

While the synonyms contrast and compare are close in meaning, contrast implies an emphasis on differences.

contrasted the computerized system with the old filing cards

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Recent Examples of compare In all, there will be 75 NBA games shown across broadcast TV under the new deal, compared with 15 in the most recent media agreement. — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 20 Mar. 2025 The above charts show the Fire TV 4-Series’ color levels in Movie Bright mode with an SDR signal compared with Rec.709 broadcast standards and with an HDR signal compared with DCI-P3 digital cinema standards. — PCMAG, 20 Mar. 2025 The announcement came one day after Skerry revealed that the university had only $120,000 to build a team compared with $1.1 million for the College of Charleston and $500,000 for UNC Wilmington. — Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 11 Mar. 2025 The chain-of-thought revealed these precepts (again): (1) Identify the facts (2) Use a comparison rule that compares the facts (3) Determine the answer based on the rule outcome. — Lance Eliot, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for compare
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compare
  1. equate
  2. identify
  3. connect
  4. relate
Verb
  • Change is up to us viewers, not the 100-year-old institution that equates excellence with the white, male perspective.
    — Cristina Escobar, refinery29.com, 3 Mar. 2025
  • In the process, Harrison’s play seems to equate the natural desire to survive, to feel and to matter — to discover, to mourn, to enjoy and create — with a kind of hubris that, like global warming, will lead inevitably to extinction.
    — Jesse Green, New York Times, 5 Feb. 2025
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  • But women can reduce the risk of online abuse by removing personal data from the internet: Searching their name on Google and identifying which sites have their personal data.
    — Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 23 Mar. 2025
  • Those individuals have been identified as Andrew Madrid, 16, Jason Gomez, 18, and Dominick Estrada, 19.
    — Bailey Richards, People.com, 23 Mar. 2025
Definition of identify
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  • This equilateral triangle connects three brilliant stars — Arcturus in Boötes, Spica in Virgo and Denebola in Leo, all of them fixtures of the spring night sky in the Northern Hemisphere.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
  • From a technical standpoint, the video team connected 10 or 12 receivers around the school that all fed back to a main video village.
    — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 17 Mar. 2025
Definition of connect
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  • Jennifer Ouellette Senior Writer Jennifer is a senior writer at Ars Technica with a particular focus on where science meets culture, covering everything from physics and related interdisciplinary topics to her favorite films and TV series.
    — Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 23 Mar. 2025
  • Paul Weiss drew Trump’s ire not for anything sports related but largely because of former law firm partner—and former federal prosecutor—Mark Pomerantz.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 22 Mar. 2025
Definition of relate

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