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.

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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, compare, 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, compare, 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. • Analyze
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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

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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. Giorgio Gruppioni:

   What we hope is sophisticated techniques will eventually allow us to extract and analyze and compare the DNA to be able to ascertain that genetically these are the remains of Lisa Gherardini.

2. Kenko Yoshida:

   To sit alone in the lamplight with a book spread out before you, and hold intimate converse with men of unseen generations--such is a pleasure beyond compare.

3. Neil Sroka:

   We’ll see what two-thirds looks like, given the range of impeachment-worthy offenses by Donald Trump, it’s difficult to compare with what Republicans tried to impeach Bill Clinton over, or what Andrew Johnson was impeached for.

4. Maria Rupprecht:

   I would compare Maria Rupprecht to others, my window would end at 7 p.m., but then I would have a friend whod only do it [ eat ] between 1 and 3 p.m.

5. Blake Hall:

   If you want to board an airplane, you have to let a TSA agent look at your face and compare it to a government ID. If you're opening a bank account, you will show a bank branch representative your face and your government ID, this is the exact same process.