equate

verb

i-ˈkwāt How to pronounce equate (audio)
Definition of equatenext
1
as in to compare
to regard or represent as equal or comparable a value system that equates money with success

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2
as in to refer
to describe as similar you're being silly when you equate the talent of that pop star with the musical genius of Mozart

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3
as in to balance
to make equal in amount, degree, or status you'll stop running up debts when you start equating what you spend with what you earn

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Recent Examples of equate Summary Common perception equates effective leadership with charisma, often ignoring competent but uncharismatic individuals. — Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 Some visitors say paying respects at Yasukuni carries a spiritual meaning that should not be equated with endorsing war. — ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026 People like to knock Nolan’s screenwriting, which is often equated with dialogue. — Jasmine Vojdani, Vulture, 1 Aug. 2026 For those who equate sport watches with rubber straps, the Hermès Cut is a nice entry point. — Daisy Shaw-Ellis, Vogue, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for equate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for equate
  1. compare
  2. balance
  3. adjust
  4. equalize
  5. compensate
  6. accommodate
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  • Other companies are testing longer-acting biologics, including one experimental drug aiming for a single injection just once a year, compared with the every-two-month schedule most patients follow now.
    — Leslie Baumann, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Additional study of the hexagon and now a decagon could help astronomers compare formations on the opposite ends of Saturn and learn more about a gas giant's weather patterns, according to NASA.
    — Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of compare
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  • Since fruit contains a lot of moisture, adding dry, shredded leaves on top helps balance moisture levels.
    — SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The company supplies the wiring, wire harnesses, power-balancing units, and delivery circuitry required to collect and route the electrical current.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of balance
Verb
  • As serotonin remains active longer, the brain adjusts by desensitizing some receptors.
    — Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Teams cross multiple time zones, adjust practice and sleep schedules and play at a neutral site far from their normal routines.
    — Giovanni Malloy, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of adjust
Verb
  • Montreal equalized at the 37-minute mark on a goal by Fabian Herbers.
    — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 30 Aug. 2026
  • At the time the score was 1-1 and Switzerland had equalized just minutes prior.
    — Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of equalize
Verb
  • The official says authorities compensated residents for their land in 1957 after it was seized to build the capital city, Islamabad.
    — Diaa Hadid, NPR, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The bill would compensate community solar developers and customers at a rate that advocates say more accurately accounts for the savings solar brings to the grid, especially on hot days when the system is stressed.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of compensate
Verb
  • Simmer said there’s enough geographic diversity in the league to hold games in February because warm weather markets are able to accommodate them.
    — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026
  • The various configurations allow the property to accommodate a range of needs, budgets, and even levels of privacy, making the experience that much more customizable.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Aug. 2026
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“Equate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equate. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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