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be equivalent

VERB
offset
Synonyms
STRONGEST
balance cancel out counteract equal negate neutralize outweigh
STRONG
account charge counterpoise counterpose countervail equalize equipoise recompense redeem requite
WEAK
allow for atone for make amends make up for set off
Antonyms
STRONGEST
approve disproportion
VERB
reciprocate
Synonyms
STRONGEST
repay retaliate
STRONG
barter correspond interchange match recompense render reply requite respond retort return share square swap swing trade vacillate
WEAK
feel in return give-and-take make up for pay one's dues return the compliment scratch one's back serve out tit for tat
Antonyms
STRONG
ask disagree keep question request take
WEAK
deny refuse

Example Sentences

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The Fund forecast that the government’s accumulated borrowings will be equivalent to 120.3% of GDP in 2029, up from 99.2% last year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

She estimates that losing 1% of market share would be equivalent to around $3.5 billion to $4.0 billion of revenue and earnings per share of between 20 and 25 cents for Super Micro.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

On a $6.2 million portfolio, your mortgage would be equivalent to an annual withdrawal rate of 3.3%.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 17, 2026

The target of 1.5 million homes in five years in England would be equivalent to 300,000 properties every year.

From BBC • Jul. 31, 2025

“Breadfruit,” he said, “would be equivalent to potatoes.”

From "When I Was Puerto Rican" by Esmeralda Santiago