English noun: compare | |||
1. | compare (attribute) qualities that are comparable | ||
Samples | No comparison between the two books. Beyond compare. | ||
Synonyms | comparability, comparison, equivalence | ||
Broader (hypernym) | alikeness, likeness, similitude | ||
English verb: compare | |||
1. | compare (cognition) examine and note the similarities or differences of | ||
Samples | John compared his haircut to his friend's. We compared notes after we had both seen the movie. | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Somebody ----s somebody. Something ----s something. Somebody ----s something PP | ||
Broader (hypernym) | analyse, analyze, canvas, canvass, examine, study | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | analogise, analogize, collate | ||
Verb group | compare | ||
2. | compare (stative) be comparable | ||
Samples | This car does not compare with our line of Mercedes. | ||
Pattern of use | Something ----s | ||
Broader (hypernym) | be | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | go | ||
Verb group | compare | ||
3. | compare (cognition) consider or describe as similar, equal, or analogous | ||
Samples | We can compare the Han dynasty to the Romans. You cannot equate success in financial matters with greed. | ||
Synonyms | equate, liken | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s somebody PP. Somebody ----s something PP | ||
Broader (hypernym) | consider, study | ||
4. | compare (communication) to form the comparative or superlative form on an adjective or adverb | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | inflect | ||