Synonyms of equate

equate

verb

1

as in to compare

to regard or represent as equal or comparable

a value system that equates money with success

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• distinguish
• differentiate
• separate
• discriminate
• discern

2

as in to refer

to describe as similar

you're being silly when you equate the talent of that pop star with the musical genius of Mozart

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• contrast

3

as in to balance

to make equal in amount, degree, or status

you'll stop running up debts when you start equating what you spend with what you earn

Synonyms & Similar Words

• balance
• adjust
• equalize
• compensate
• accommodate
• even
• level
• standardize
• normalize
• fit
• equilibrate
• counterbalance
• democratize
• homogenize
• regularize
• equipoise

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disequilibrate