make a comparison
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or make comparisons
1
: to say that two or more things or people are similar
His work has been widely praised. Comparisons have been made to the great painters of past centuries.
2
: to look at similarities and differences between two or more things or people
The website allows consumers to make direct comparisons between competing products.
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“Make a comparison.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20a%20comparison. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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