Synonyms for compare

Synonyms for (noun) compare

Synonyms: equivalence, comparability, compare, comparison

Definition: qualities that are comparable

Usage: no comparison between the two books; beyond compare

Similar words: likeness, alikeness, similitude

Definition: similarity in appearance or character or nature between persons or things

Usage: man created God in his own likeness


Synonyms for (verb) compare

Synonyms: compare

Definition: examine and note the similarities or differences of

Usage: John compared his haircut to his friend's; We compared notes after we had both seen the movie

Similar words: study, examine, analyse, analyze, canvas, canvass

Definition: consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

Usage: analyze a sonnet by Shakespeare; analyze the evidence in a criminal trial; analyze your real motives


Synonyms: compare, equate, liken

Definition: consider or describe as similar, equal, or analogous

Usage: We can compare the Han dynasty to the Romans; You cannot equate success in financial matters with greed

Similar words: consider, study

Definition: give careful consideration to

Usage: consider the possibility of moving


Synonyms: compare

Definition: to form the comparative or superlative form on an adjective or adverb

Similar words: inflect

Definition: change the form of a word in accordance as required by the grammatical rules of the language


Synonyms: compare

Definition: be comparable

Usage: This car does not compare with our line of Mercedes

Similar words: be

Definition: have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun)

Usage: John is rich; This is not a good answer


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