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compare

[kuhm-pair] / kəmˈpɛər /
VERB
examine in contrast
Synonyms
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analyze contrast correlate equal match measure study
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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
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imbalance
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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
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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
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differ disagree

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To better understand how evolution shaped these sounds, the researchers compared domestic cat meows with those of five wild cat species: African wildcat, European wildcat, jungle cat, cheetah, and cougar.

From Science Daily

Mass shootings in Canada are therefore rare, especially if compared with its southern neighbour.

From BBC

So plenty of intrigue on the ice - and that's nothing compared to the drama off it.

From BBC

The number of homes for sale is still very low in northern New Jersey compared with prepandemic levels, so bidding wars are still common, Martinetti said.

From MarketWatch

What were the differences in making sure the contestants were safe for Season 2 as compared with Season 1?

From Los Angeles Times

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