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compare

[kuhm-pair] / kəmˈpɛər /
VERB
examine in contrast
Synonyms
STRONGEST
analyze contrast correlate equal match measure study
STRONG
approach balance bracket collate confront consider contemplate divide examine hang inspect juxtapose observe oppose parallel ponder rival scan scrutinize segregate separate touch weigh
WEAK
hold a candle to match up place in juxtaposition set against set side by side size up stack up against weigh against another
Antonyms
STRONGEST
imbalance
STRONG
aid assist combine desegregate discard disregard forget gather help ignore join leave neglect support unite
VERB
liken, equate
Synonyms
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connect correlate equal link match relate
STRONG
allegorize approach assimilate balance equate parallel resemble standardize vie
WEAK
approximate to be in the same class as be on a par with bear comparison bring near come up to compete with distinguish between draw parallel hold a candle to identify with make like notice similarities put alongside show correspondence stack up with tie up
Antonyms
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disconnect imbalance
STRONG
differ disagree

Example Sentences

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While it’s a bit apples-and-oranges, you can compare the Ferrari Amalfi coupe with the 12Cilindri.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

Given the unprecedented nature of the urban sweeps, it is difficult to compare the rate of failed cases to another time period or context.

From Salon • Apr. 15, 2026

A new government scheme lets drivers compare the cost of fuel offered by petrol stations across the UK.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

Processes that once took a month or more can now be completed in about a week, making it easier to compare multiple vaccine candidates.

From Science Daily • Apr. 12, 2026

It’s far-fetched to compare that to Miss Love blowing up Cold Sassy, but I’m saying it’s one thing to embarrass a hen and another thing entirely to embarrass a family and a whole town.

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns

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