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

Matched Categories

1. • Analyze
   • Be
   • Inflect

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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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1. Elizabeth Dunn:

   Experiences seem to be [most] beneficial when they provide a unique opportunity that isn't easy to compare with other options.

2. Hillary Clinton:

   All of us want a safe community, so we should be smart enough how we can provide that safety without intentionally or unintentionally targeting a particular group of Americans, and what is so, really, troubling, is that if you compare statistics between white men and African American men, if they are stopped, if they are arrested, if they are charged, if they are convicted, if they are sentenced, there are clear undeniable racial disparities. I think we have to admit this. We shouldn't try to gloss it over or it would go away.

3. David Ortiz:

   Barry Bonds, I do n’t think there’s ever going to be another human being capable of doing what Barry Bonds did when Barry Bonds played, same with the Rocket. … I do n’t even compare David Ortiz to them.

4. Hanbyul Joo:

   The main purpose of this system is to analyze very interesting dynamic movements or dynamics things such as a sports players' motion, using our system we can compare those movements so we can see how to teach the right motion to people.

5. William Bin Li:

   If you compare the Model 3 with our products, we believe our product is still very competitive.