equates

present tense third-person singular of equate
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as in refers
to describe as similar you're being silly when you equate the talent of that pop star with the musical genius of Mozart

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as in balances
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

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“Equates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equates. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.

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