equate

verb

i-ˈkwāt

ˈē-ˌkwāt

equated; equating

transitive verb

: to make equal : equalize

: to make such an allowance or correction in as will reduce to a common standard or obtain a correct result

: to treat, represent, or regard as equal, equivalent, or comparable

equates disagreement with disloyalty

intransitive verb

: to correspond as equal

Example Sentences

You shouldn't equate those two things. a value system that equates money with success

Recent Examples on the Web Bear in mind that success in artisan categories doesn’t necessarily equate to trophies at the Primetime ceremony.

Michael Schneider, Variety, 6 Sep. 2022 Though strength doesn’t always equate to size, our list of the strongest breeds tends to overlap with the best large dog breeds.

Cameron Jenkins, Good Housekeeping, 16 Aug. 2022 Johnson, the Atlanta mom, noted that if Americans don't get a raise at their job, the rate of inflation will equate to a pay cut.

Nicquel Terry Ellis, CNN, 28 June 2022 These orders equate to more than $200 million to the state from the company, Attorney General Peter Neronha said.

Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 23 May 2022 Udo-Ema still is incredulous at the concern, saying that those who equate toughness with outward emotion have missed the point.

Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2022 Many held signs that disparaged President Biden, and some attendees wore yellow Stars of David, an antisemitic symbol co-opted by anti-vaccine advocates who equate getting the shot to tragedies inflicted on Jewish people during the Holocaust.

Washington Post, 1 Nov. 2021 That vision is resolutely promoted by officials at the U.S. State and Energy departments, who publicly equate energy exports with national security.

Lee Van Der Voo, ProPublica, 1 Oct. 2011 All my best intentions, lesson plans, and practices do not equate to days without challenges.

Laura Groch, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Aug. 2022 See More

单词	equated
释义	equate verb i-ˈkwāt ˈē-ˌkwāt equated; equating transitive verb 1 a : to make equal : equalize b : to make such an allowance or correction in as will reduce to a common standard or obtain a correct result 2 : to treat, represent, or regard as equal, equivalent, or comparable equates disagreement with disloyalty intransitive verb : to correspond as equal Synonyms compare liken See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences You shouldn't equate those two things. a value system that equates money with success Recent Examples on the Web Bear in mind that success in artisan categories doesn’t necessarily equate to trophies at the Primetime ceremony. Michael Schneider, Variety, 6 Sep. 2022 Though strength doesn’t always equate to size, our list of the strongest breeds tends to overlap with the best large dog breeds. Cameron Jenkins, Good Housekeeping, 16 Aug. 2022 Johnson, the Atlanta mom, noted that if Americans don't get a raise at their job, the rate of inflation will equate to a pay cut. Nicquel Terry Ellis, CNN, 28 June 2022 These orders equate to more than $200 million to the state from the company, Attorney General Peter Neronha said. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 23 May 2022 Udo-Ema still is incredulous at the concern, saying that those who equate toughness with outward emotion have missed the point. Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2022 Many held signs that disparaged President Biden, and some attendees wore yellow Stars of David, an antisemitic symbol co-opted by anti-vaccine advocates who equate getting the shot to tragedies inflicted on Jewish people during the Holocaust. Washington Post, 1 Nov. 2021 That vision is resolutely promoted by officials at the U.S. State and Energy departments, who publicly equate energy exports with national security. Lee Van Der Voo, ProPublica, 1 Oct. 2011 All my best intentions, lesson plans, and practices do not equate to days without challenges. Laura Groch, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English, from Latin aequatus, past participle of aequare First Known Use 15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a Phrases Containing equate equate with/and equate to equate with/and equate to equated verb past tense of equate 1 as in compared to regard or represent as equal or comparable a value system that equates money with success Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance compared likened identified connected linked correlated related matched classified associated classed grouped categorized grouped joined graded assorted lumped (together) sorted Antonyms & Near Antonyms differentiated separated distinguished discerned discriminated 2 as in likened to describe as similar you're being silly when you equate the talent of that pop star with the musical genius of Mozart Synonyms & Similar Words compared likened analogized linked referred bracketed connected associated related assimilated paralleled alluded coupled equaled matched equalled Antonyms & Near Antonyms contrasted 3 as in adjusted to make equal in amount, degree, or status you'll stop running up debts when you start equating what you spend with what you earn Synonyms & Similar Words adjusted balanced equalized compensated leveled accommodated levelled counterbalanced fitted normalized evened equilibrated fit standardized equipoised democratized regularized homogenized Antonyms & Near Antonyms disequilibrated
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equate

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