Equate (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Make equal, uniform, corresponding, or matching; "let's equalize the duties among all employees in this office"; "The company matched the discount policy of its competitors".

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Synonyms

• Match
• Equal
• Equalize
• Equalise

Hypernyms

• Change
• Alter
• Modify

Hyponyms

• Homogenize
• Homologise
• Tie
• Draw
• Homologize
• Homogenise

Related Words

• Equator (noun)
• Equation (noun)
• Equal (noun)

Meaning ²

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".

Classification

Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.

Synonyms

• Liken
• Compare

Hypernyms

• Consider
• Study

Related Words

• Equating (noun)
• Equation (noun)
• Equal (noun)

Meaning ³

Be equivalent or parallel, in mathematics.

Classification

Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.

Synonyms

• Correspond

Hypernyms

• Be

Related Words

• Equation (noun)