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

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Those exposed to sugar rationing before birth and in early childhood experienced delays in the onset of cardiovascular conditions of up to two and a half years compared with those who were not exposed.

From Science Daily

Since margins vary by industry, they can be most useful when comparing companies with similar business models, such as Home Depot and Lowe’s.

From MarketWatch

Continued buying by local and foreign investors and Malaysian banks’ relatively attractive valuations compared with their Singapore peers may support further gains, the analyst adds.

From The Wall Street Journal

That is compared with a loss of $135.6 million, or 35 cents a share, in the same period last year.

From The Wall Street Journal

Older adults tended to develop symptoms sooner after the protein became elevated compared with younger individuals.

From Science Daily

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