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

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

For instance, Tesla would need to command a $8.5 trillion market capitalization — compared to today’s $1.5 trillion market cap — for Musk to get the full pay.

From MarketWatch

It’s a tough story compared to generations past—almost 40% of boomers and Gen Xers owned a home when they were 27.

From The Wall Street Journal

But overall sales are down, with more shoppers switching to smaller trees compared with last year.

From The Wall Street Journal

To ensure accuracy, the team compared their reconstructed network with one of the most comprehensive modern marine ecosystem models available, based on living Caribbean environments.

From Science Daily

The recreational-vehicle maker on Friday posted a profit of $5.5 million, or 19 cents a share, compared with a loss of $5.2 million, or 18 cents a share, a year earlier.

From The Wall Street Journal

compare

Example Sentences

Related Words