transitive. To associate or bring together (persons) in pairs, or as companions or partners; †formerly also, to match or engage as opponents in a…

In Wyclif as rendering of Latin comparare. transitive. To place in rivalry with.

transitive. To place in opposition or conflict with; to pit (a person or thing) against another in a trial or contest; to pair (a team member) up…

transitive. To bring (parties) into a state of discord, conflict, or contest; to cause to become opponents; to embroil or involve in hostility. Also…

To bring into comparison or competition. transitive. To bring into comparison, opposition, or competition with; to match with; to compare against…

transitive. To set in conflict or rivalry against another; to match, oppose. Frequently in passive.

transitive. To set (one party) against another in contest or competition; to pit.