equate to

phrasal verb

equated to; equating to; equates to

: to be the same as or similar to (something) : to equal

Disagreement doesn't equate to disloyalty.

Examples of equate to in a Sentence

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Many people go out for a night in South Beach in flashy club attire, hoping to see and be seen at the trendiest new spot…but that doesn’t always equate to a quality meal. —Antonia Debianchi, Peoplemag, 11 Apr. 2024

Having a bomb hairstyle and a bad experience does not equate to feeling beautiful. —Essence, 8 Apr. 2024

The Highlands home has been a royal haven since 1852, when it was officially purchased by Prince Albert, Queen Victoria's husband, for £32,000, which equates to £3.7 million today ($4.7 million), according to the Bank of England calculator. —Armani Syed, TIME, 5 Apr. 2024

At the same time last year, the city had suffered an additional 23 nonfatal shooting victims, equating to 5% fewer victims, according to KCPD data. —Anna Spoerre, Kansas City Star, 29 Mar. 2024

Money doesn’t always equate to wins (just ask the 2023 Mets), but pouring resources into a club with so much young talent is the move. —Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 24 Mar. 2024

This equates to feeding 3-4 ounces of formula every 3-4 hours. —Lainey Younkin, Ms, Rd, Parents, 15 Mar. 2024

Over the course of the year, that equates to 93 percent of total municipal and industrial water use. —Matt Simon, WIRED, 29 Feb. 2024

This equates to fruity flavors and high acidity, with climates that can be similar to wine regions in northern California and even Germany. —Patrice J. Williams, Essence, 3 Apr. 2024