What is another word for equate with?

Pronunciation: [ɪkwˈe͡ɪt wɪð] (IPA)

Equate with is a commonly used phrase that conveys the meaning of linking two or more things as being similar or equivalent. There are several synonyms for this phrase including equate, compare, associate, connect, match, parallel, identify, and relate. Using the right synonym depends on the context within which it is being used. To equate means to view two things as identical in value or status, whereas to compare suggests a less dominant relationship. Associating is about linking two things that are related or connected, while connecting implies a more direct relationship between two things. Matching means to find similarities in two objects or ideas, whereas parallel means to find similarities in two events or situations. Identifying implies a clear link between two things, while relating suggests a more metaphorical connection.

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A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Famous quotes with Equate with

  • Deciding to avoid other people does not necessarily equate with having no desire whatsoever for company; it may simply reflect a dissatisfaction with what—or who—is available. Cynics are, in the end, only idealists with awkwardly high standards. In Chamfort’s words, “It is sometimes said of a man who lives alone that he does not like society. This is like saying of a man he does not like going for walks because he is not fond of walking at night in the forêt de Bondy.”
    Alain de Botton

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