† equiparateadj.
Obsolete.
Of equal weight or importance; equivalent. Const. to.
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the world > relative properties > relationship > equality or equivalence > [adjective] > equal in effect or equivalent
convertiblec1386
fellowa1393
equipollec1430
answerable1551
countervailable1576
equiparable1611
reciprocal1616
equiparant1625
equiponderant1629
equivalent1639
tantamount1641
equiparate1655
equipollent1664
equal1677
adequative1809
1655 H. L'Estrange Reign King Charles 63 Princes desires are equiparate to commands.
1655 H. L'Estrange Reign King Charles 113 [Certain reprisals were] some satisfaction..but, though almost two for one, not equiparate to the merit of that nations cruelty.
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† equiparatev.
Obsolete.
transitive.
a. To reduce to a level; to level.
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the world > space > relative position > horizontal position or condition > place in horizontal position [verb (transitive)] > bring to one level
level1563
equalize1596
equal1610
equiparate1632
1632 J. Vicars tr. Virgil XII Aeneids xii King Latines throne this day I'le ruinate And houses tops to th' ground æquiparate.
b. To regard or treat as on the same level.
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the mind > attention and judgement > discovery > comparison > compare [verb (transitive)] > equate in value
evenOE
parifyc1487
value1560
equalize1599
equal1607
impale1647
equiparate1671
analogize1801
equate1840
par1878
1671 R. McWard True Non-conformist 163 Then you may equiparat them in the point of abuse.
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