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

STRONGEST

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

STRONGEST

disconnect imbalance

STRONG

differ disagree

Example Sentences

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All of that was minor compared with the feat of getting to his parents’ in Texas for Thanksgiving.

From The Wall Street Journal

Manchester City look far from the relentless side they have in previous seasons – and have already lost four games this campaign, compared to Arsenal's two losses.

From BBC

Economists use the term "income mobility" to describe how easily people or families can move up or down the income scale compared with others in their community.

From Science Daily

The researchers compared outcomes in those states with others that did not make similar changes at that time.

From Science Daily

He noted that prediction markets saw about $10 billion in volume in November 2025 — impressive compared to where they were a year ago, but still tiny compared to other asset classes.

From MarketWatch

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