equates

verb

Definition of equatesnext
present tense third-person singular of equate
1
as in compares
to regard or represent as equal or comparable a value system that equates money with success

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2
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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3
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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