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compare

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of compare

1 to describe as similar
  • reviews that compared the adventure movie to a thrilling ride on a roller coaster
Synonyms of compare

analogize, assimilate, bracket, equate, liken
Words Related to compare

associate, connect, couple, link

allude, refer, relate

equal, match, parallel
Antonyms of compare

contrast
2 to regard or represent as equal or comparable
  • compared the restaurantʼs food to the nectar of the gods
Synonyms of compare

equate, liken
Words Related to compare

associate, connect, correlate, identify, join, link, match, relate

group, lump (together)

assort, categorize, class, classify, grade, group, sort
Near Antonyms of compare

differentiate, discern, discriminate, distinguish, separate

Synonym Discussion of compare

compare, contrast, collate mean to set side by side in order to show differences and likenesses. compare implies an aim of showing relative values or excellences by bringing out characteristic qualities whether similar or divergent.
    • compared the convention facilities of the two cities
contrast implies an emphasis on differences.
    • contrasted the computerized system with the old filing cards
collate implies minute and critical inspection in order to note points of agreement or divergence.
    • data from districts around the country will be collated

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