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

Examples of equate in a Sentence

You shouldn't equate those two things.

a value system that equates money with success

Recent Examples on the Web

One of theses statues depicts the goddess Artemis, equated with Diana in Roman mythology, and it has since been placed in a museum. —Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 7 June 2024

The needs of neurodivergent students force academics to confront a bias in which needless inflexibility is equated with academic rigor, said Lisa García Bedolla, vice provost for graduate studies, who is leading the effort. —Olivia Sanchez, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2024

To equate the two modes of exercise, simply raise the elevation on the treadmill by one or two percentage points. —Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 11 Jan. 2024

What modern movies and TV series get wrong, according to Macy, is equating a high body count with high emotional stakes. —Jack Smart, Peoplemag, 30 May 2024

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 to
• equate with/and

Kids Definition

equate

verb

i-ˈkwāt 

equated; equating

: to make or treat as equal or equivalent