Synonyms for compare
kəmˈpɛərcom·pare

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1. compare

   To compare (Latin con, together, and par, equal) is to place together in order to show likeness or unlikeness; to contrast (Latin contra, against, and sto, stand) is to set in opposition in order to show unlikeness. We contrast objects that have been already compared. We must compare them, at least momentarily, even to know that they are different. We contrast them when we observe their unlikeness in a general way; we differentiate them when we note the difference exactly and point by point. We distinguish objects when we note a difference that may fall short of contrast; we discriminate them when we classify or place them according to their differences.

   Synonyms:
   contrast, differentiate, discriminate, oppose

   Preposition:
   We contrast one object with another.

Complete Dictionary of Synonyms and AntonymsRate these synonyms:3.4 / 7 votes

1. compare

   Synonyms:
   assimilate, collate, parallel

   Antonyms:
   contrast, oppose, dissociate, disconnect, pit, distinguish

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1. comparison, compare, equivalence, comparabilityverb

   qualities that are comparable

   "no comparison between the two books"; "beyond compare"

   Synonyms:
   equality, comparing, equivalence, comparability, par, comparison, equation

2. compareverb

   examine and note the similarities or differences of

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

   Synonyms:
   liken, equate

3. compareverb

   be comparable

   "This car does not compare with our line of Mercedes"

   Synonyms:
   liken, equate

4. compare, liken, equateverb

   consider or describe as similar, equal, or analogous

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

   Synonyms:
   correspond, equate, equalize, equal, equalise, match, liken

5. compareverb

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

   Synonyms:
   liken, equate

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1. compareverb

   Synonyms:
   collate (followed by with), bring into comparison, estimate relatively

2. compareverb

   Synonyms:
   liken (followed by to) show the resemblance of

3. compareverb

   Synonyms:
   bear a comparison, admit of comparison

4. comparenoun

   Synonyms:
   [Poetical.] comparison

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1. compareverb

   Synonyms:
   collate, liken

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1. List of paraphrases for "compare":

   comparing, comparison, compares, compared, liken, comparative, comparable, benchmark

Concise Medical Dictionary, by Joseph C Segen, MDRate these synonyms:1.0 / 2 votes

1. COMPARE

   Synonyms:
   Comparison Of Measurements of Platelet Aggregation with Aggrastat, ReoPro, & Eptifibatide

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How to use compare in a sentence?

1. Anton Pinskiy:

   People's perceptions may be different, but if you compare, then apart from the circle, you won't find anything in common.

2. Bryan King:

   These investigators were able to take advantage of a very large population database to look within families and compare the risk for siblings who were induced versus those who were n’t, thus better controlling for other genetic and environmental risks.

3. Ken Williford:

   Once a rover gets close enough to a location, we get ground-scale images that we can compare to orbital images, with Ingenuity, we now have this intermediate-scale imagery that nicely fills the gap in resolution.

4. Jackie Oshry:

   At the end of the day like, I dont know if Ive ever considered Jackie Oshry to be, like, a victim of sexual assault because Im not, there are people who are real victims that I would never compare Jackie Oshry to them. But yes, when I was in high school I was f --- ing 16 years old Cuba Gooding Jr. put his finger up my butt, and I felt wild. She continued, Like, I felt I dont even know what the right word is. And now, its just become, like, a part of who I am. Its a part of my story.

5. John Barnhill:

   You might see a student's score and think, not bad but clearly below our university average. But then when you compare it to the school, it might be above the 75 percentile, which means they outperformed most people at their school, i believe this context is a more accurate reflection of what the score represents.