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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
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imbalance
STRONG
aid assist combine desegregate discard disregard forget gather help ignore join leave neglect support unite
VERB
liken, equate
Synonyms
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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
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disconnect imbalance
STRONG
differ disagree

Example Sentences

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That is until you compare it to the prize money on offer for finishing one position higher in the Premier League.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

PayPal is buying Honey, whose popular browser extension is used to compare prices at online shopping sites, for $4 billion.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

“No way for Tesla to spin this as a positive result with oil price up…and an easy compare versus last year’s first-quarter Model Y…transition,” said Future Fund co-founder Gary Black.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

With specialized imaging tools, the team found that cells actively generate directional fluid flows, which they compare to atmospheric rivers.

From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026

“I’m a bit of a photographer myself, you know. Maybe we can compare photos sometime. I mean, when I’m mobile.”

From "The Last Last-Day-of-Summer" by Lamar Giles

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.