Synonyms of compare

compare

verb

kəm-ˈper 

1

as in to equate

to describe as similar

reviews that compared the adventure movie to a thrilling ride on a roller coaster

Synonyms & Similar Words

• equate
• refer
• link
• connect
• relate
• analogize
• liken
• bracket
• assimilate
• associate
• match
• couple
• parallel
• allude
• equal

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• contrast

2

as in to identify

to regard or represent as equal or comparable

compared the restaurant's food to the nectar of the gods

Synonyms & Similar Words

• identify
• connect
• equate
• relate
• match
• correlate
• liken
• classify
• link
• associate
• categorize
• join
• class
• group
• grade
• lump (together)
• sort
• assort

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• distinguish
• differentiate
• separate
• discriminate
• discern

Synonym Chooser

How is the word compare distinct from other similar verbs?

The words collate and contrast are common synonyms of compare. While all three words 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

In what contexts can collate take the place of compare?

The meanings of collate and compare largely overlap; however, collate implies minute and critical inspection in order to note points of agreement or divergence.

data from districts around the country will be collated

When might contrast be a better fit than compare?

While the synonyms contrast and compare are close in meaning, contrast implies an emphasis on differences.

contrasted the computerized system with the old filing cards

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of compare

For the first quarter, Delta posted a net loss of $289 million, or 44 cents per share, compared with net income of $240 million, or 37 cents, a year earlier, as its costs rose in 2026. —Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2026

Limited inventory intensified competition among buyers, with home listings plummeting 28% compared with a year earlier and properties selling for 23% above the asking price. —Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026

How can one compare the cost of a new Ford Model T in 1910 to the cost of a new Honda Accord in 2025? —Literary Hub, 8 Apr. 2026

During a press conference in Warsaw on March 31, environmentalists from Polish Smog Alert showed data which indicated the number of applications was five times lower in 2025 compared with the peak of the program. —ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026

Phrases Containing compare

• compare (with)