rise to

VERB

cheer

Synonyms

STRONGEST

applaud clap hail salute yell

STRONG

acclaim hurrah plug root support

WEAK

sound off for

Antonyms

STRONG

disapprove

WEAK

bring down depress discourage dishearten dissuade make unhappy

VERB

equal

Synonyms

STRONGEST

amount to break even compare comprise correspond match reach

STRONG

agree approach balance coordinate emulate equalize equate equipoise level meet parallel rival tally tie touch

WEAK

be commensurate be identical be level be tantamount come up to consist of equiponderate keep pace with live up to measure up partake of rank with run abreast square with

Antonyms

STRONGEST

differ fail

STRONG

disagree disconnect disproportion imbalance separate

WEAK

unmatch vary

Example Sentences

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Should banks be charged a risk tax based on their portfolios?

From New York Times • Jun. 1, 2010