COMPARE

• (noun) qualities that are comparable

  "no comparison between the two books", "beyond compare"

  synonyms : comparability , comparison , equivalence

• (verb) 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"

• (verb) 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"

  synonyms : equate , liken

• (verb) to form the comparative or superlative form on an adjective or adverb

• (verb) be comparable

  "This car does not compare with our line of Mercedes"

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