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English verb: equate | |||
| 1. | equate (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 | compare, liken | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s somebody PP. Somebody ----s something PP | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | consider, study | ||
| 2. | equate (stative) be equivalent or parallel, in mathematics | ||
| Synonyms | correspond | ||
| Pattern of use | Something is ----ing PP. Something ----s something | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | be, equal | ||
| 3. | equate (change) make equal, uniform, corresponding, or matching | ||
| Samples | Let's equalize the duties among all employees in this office. The company matched the discount policy of its competitors. | ||
| Synonyms | equal, equalise, equalize, match | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Something ----s something | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | alter, change, modify | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | draw, homogenise, homogenize, homologise, homologize, tie | ||
| Verb group | equal, match, rival, touch | ||
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