Definitions

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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It highlights how the size of the asteroid compares that of the spacecraft.

From Space Scoop

Pascal Soriot, chief executive of AstraZeneca, said that drug prices in the U.S. are out of proportion compared with other countries and that the company is increasing its workforce and investment in America.

From The Wall Street Journal

"Therefore, in order to validate quantum computers, methods are needed to compare theory and result without waiting years for a supercomputer to perform the same task."

From Science Daily

"Around the age of 32, we see the most directional changes in wiring and largest overall shift in trajectory, compared to all the other turning points," said Mousley.

From Science Daily

For the latest study, the team examined samples from normal mice and compared them with living cortical brain tissue obtained, with permission, from six people undergoing epilepsy surgery at The Johns Hopkins Hospital.

From Science Daily

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