compare (verb)
1compare — ► VERB 1) (often compare to/with) estimate, measure, or note the similarity or dissimilarity between. 2) (compare to) point out or describe the resemblances of (something) with. 3) (usu. compare with) be similar to or have a specified… …
2compare — verb ADVERB ▪ favourably/favorably, well ▪ The city compares favourably/favorably with other parts of Brazil. ▪ unfavourably/unfavorably ▪ closely ▪ …
3compare — verb 1》 (often compare something to/with) estimate, measure, or note the similarity or dissimilarity between. ↘(compare something to) liken something to. ↘(usu. compare with) be similar to or have a specified relationship with another… …
4compare — verb /kəmˈpɛɹ/ a) To assess the similarities and differences between two or more things [ to compare X with Y ]. Having made the comparison of X with Y, one might have found it similar to Y or different from Y. Compare the tigers coloration with… …
5compare — I verb aequiperare, analogize, balance against, bring into comparison, bring into meaningful relation with, bring into relation, comparare, componere, conferre, contrast, correlate, differentiate, discriminate between, distinguish between, draw a …
6compare — verb 1) we compared the data sets Syn: contrast, juxtapose, collate, differentiate See note at contrast 2) he was compared to Wagner Syn: liken to, equate to, analogize to; …
7compare — verb 1) we compared the two portraits Syn: contrast, balance, set against, weigh up 2) he was compared to Wagner Syn: liken, equate, class with, bracket with 3) the porcelain compares with …
8compare — [[t]kəmpe͟ə(r)[/t]] ♦♦♦ compares, comparing, compared 1) VERB When you compare things, you consider them and discover the differences or similarities between them. to compare notes → see note [V pl n] Compare the two illustrations in Fig 60... [V …
9compare — I. verb (compared; comparing) Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo French comparer, from Latin comparare to couple, compare, from compar like, from com + par equal Date: 14th century transitive verb 1. to represent as similar ; liken …
10compare — [c]/kəmˈpɛə / (say kuhm pair) verb (compared, comparing) –verb (t) 1. to represent as similar or analogous; liken (to). 2. to note the similarities and differences of: to compare apples with pears. 3. to bring together for the purpose of noting… …
