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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In the six counties around Appleton, Oshkosh, Neenah and Green Bay, just 1 homeowner in 7 spends more than 30% of their income on shelter costs, compared with 1 in 5 nationwide.

From The Wall Street Journal

Silver’s high liquidity, ease of trading and relatively lower cost compared with gold makes it an attractive option as a safe-haven asset for both retail and institutional investors, Gule adds.

From The Wall Street Journal

Villa factored in how midfield partnerships were overlooked and how balanced they need to be, comparing them to vital centre-back roles.

From BBC

There is how much that asset went up in its own local currency and how that currency did compared with the U.S. dollar.

From The Wall Street Journal

A Which? survey in November 2024 compared prices for 17 of the biggest gym brands and found the average membership cost £38 a month, based on standard full-access plans.

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