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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"If you compare the two players, Watkins has the edge in terms of using his pace to stretch teams and get in behind," he said.

From BBC

They cost tens or hundreds of millions of dollars to build in a matter of months, compared with full-scale theme parks that take billions of dollars and several years.

From The Wall Street Journal

Zupan explained that the equation compares the chances of detecting axions from a fusion reactor with those coming from the sun -- and the comparison is not encouraging.

From Science Daily

"We track the electrical signals produced by neurons during development, comparing them to organoids from patients without these mental health disorders."

From Science Daily

It was up by 4.4% across all UK retail destinations including high streets and shopping centres compared to the same day last year, according to data from MRI Software.

From BBC

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