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equate

UK/ɪˈkweɪt/ US/ɪˈkweɪt/ rare

verb

1.

consider or describe as similar, equal, or analogous

  • “We can compare the Han dynasty to the Romans”
  • “You cannot equate success in financial matters with greed”
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Origin

From Middle English equaten, from Latin aequātus, perfect passive participle of aequō, see -ate (verb-forming suffix).

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