equates

verb

Definition of equatesnext
present tense third-person singular of equate
1
as in compares
to regard or represent as equal or comparable a value system that equates money with success

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2
as in refers
to describe as similar you're being silly when you equate the talent of that pop star with the musical genius of Mozart

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3
as in balances
to make equal in amount, degree, or status you'll stop running up debts when you start equating what you spend with what you earn

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  1. compares
  2. adjusts
  3. accommodates
Verb
  • Storme Warren, host of country station the Big 615 on TuneIn and a 41-year veteran of broadcasting, compares him to Bob Dylan.
    Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The analysis compares umbral shadow path predictions with experimental data, revealing that Irwin’s maps are the most accurate.
    Jamie Carter, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of compares
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  • The machine adjusts resistance in real-time, understanding performance levels and capabilities.
    Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 20 Oct. 2024
  • As Graham adjusts to modern-day living, the civil servant must also come to terms with the budding relationship that's forming between them — and what the future may hold for them too.
    Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 19 Oct. 2024
Definition of adjusts
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  • There’s also an exterior laptop sleeve and another pocket that nicely accommodates my toiletry bag and sunglasses.
    Jen Murphy, Outside Online, 21 Oct. 2024
  • The home accommodates a bedroom, bathroom, living room, dining room, kitchen and washroom.
    Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 18 Oct. 2024
Definition of accommodates
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