equate (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /ɪˈkweɪt/

Definition

To consider or represent something as being the same as or equivalent to something else.

Examples

• You can't equate a person's success with the amount of money they have.

• Many critics equate the film's artistic merit with its box office performance.

• Don't equate a lack of experience with a lack of potential.

How to Use equate

equate with (prepositional phrase)

To consider two things to be the same or equal. — "Many people equate a large house with success."

Synonyms of equate

Words with a similar meaning to equate:

• liken
• compare
• identify
• equalize

Antonyms of equate

Words with the opposite meaning to equate:

• differentiate
• distinguish

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